Can we and our students criticize policies of the State of Israel? If so, how do we do that?
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What is the nature of the Kotel, and what laws should govern the use of it for religious and secular purposes?
Hot Topics: Whose Kotel is it? helps students understand that although the Kotel is a sacred site for all Jews, the rules governing its use are currently dictated by Orthodox authorities, but make their own decisions about what the rules should be.
Students will be able to:
- Consider the implications of the current rules and their implications for religious, national, and archaeological use.
- Learn about the relationship between religion and state in Israel, and explore how those issues pertain to the Kotel.
- Examine the competing interests for use of the Kotel, and attempt to develop a plan that satisfies the competing needs.
Guide your students to explore the Kotel and make their own decisions today by downloading this Hot Topics resource here.
Each Hot Topic edition includes an article, a lesson plan for a 50 minute class, and a glossary of terms. A new topic will become available every two weeks for $3.99. Other subjects include" Body image, Israel's policies, marijuana, and more.
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