Heroes, Rebels & Questioners: Jewish History for Kids

From desert rebels to Yiddish poets to Supreme Court justices, this live class meets each week on Sunday morning to explore the people who shaped Jewish history by asking hard questions.

What you'll learn

A working timeline of Jewish history
Real stories of Jewish thinkers, activists, and everyday people
How to spot the difference between myth and history
Why Jews have always argued — and why that's a good thing

Syllabus

Ancient

· Who were the Israelites, really?
· Prophets: the original activists
· Rabbis vs. Rome

Medieval to Modern

· Golden ages and hard times
· The shtetl and the city

20th Century

· Immigration stories
· Standing up: civil rights and Jewish activism
· Israel: complicated from day one

Now

· Jews around the world today
· Your Jewish story

Your instructor

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD

Rabbi, Kol Hadash · Dean for North America, IISHJ

Rabbi Adam Chalom is a dynamic and illuminating speaker, a clear and inspiring teacher, and a warm and welcoming presence at Kol Hadash — a leading voice in the movement of Humanistic Judaism. He has served as the rabbi of Kol Hadash…

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