Celebrating and teaching the Yom HaShoah, Yom HaAtzmaut, and Yom HaZikkaron from a distance
With Passover behind us, the commemorations of Yom HaShoah, Yom HaAtzmaut, and Yom HaZikkaron are just around the corner. Sefaria has digital resources to ease the online transition and help you connect with your students or community during these important moments.
Yom HaShoah:
- Commemorate Yom HaShoah with a lesson that asks “What Makes Us Human?”
- Convene this ceremony stressing the importance of remembering the names of those who perished in the Holocaust
- Read the Prayer for the Victims of the Holocaust in Hebrew or in English
Yom HaZikaron:
- The Prayer for Fallen Soldiers is available in both Hebrew and English
- Learn about the influence of the Biblical story Saul’s death on Israel’s Memorial Day, Yom HaZikkaron, with the lesson, David’s Lament and Yom HaZikaron
Yom HaAtzmaut:
- Celebrate Israel & Research the State's Symbol with a lesson plan written for students in grades 5-12 and their families
- Recite the Prayer for the State of Israel in Hebrew/English or transliteration, and the Prayer for Israeli Soldiers in Hebrew/English or transliteration
- Take a virtual trip through Israel to create a photo montage set to music with the lesson Singing the Song of Israel
Wondering how to pair Sefaria with Zoom, or how best to inspire your students from a distance? Sefaria’s Remote Learning page has tutorials and webinars to support you in this new learning adventure. Sefaria’s learning team will continue to update this page with information about new webinars and resources for the upcoming holidays.
