Educators
The program “My Family Story” regards all students as a part of the greater ongoing story of the Jewish people. It aims to cultivate and deepen students’ sense of belonging to the Jewish people through a close study of family roots and the unique stories inherited by all the children of the Jewish people. The research process, which includes collecting information about the family history and creation of a family tree, is also transformed into a digital art project interpreting the family story – and consequently, also the shared story of the Jewish people.
The educators play a significant role in the process, guiding the students in all stages of the project, the research-based and creative ones, and also providing students with a first assessment of their work. After the initial round of the review process, the best works from each educational institution will be submitted to the international competition, during which they will be assessed by a committee comprising professionals in the field of art, education, and the Jewish peoplehood. The winning works will become part of the museum’s permanent display and will be shown in a digital exhibition in the lobby. The winning students will come to Israel for a unique trip including a meeting with peers from all around the world at the largest Jewish museum in the world.
Lesson plans, trainings and other resources
Winners from previous years
Grandpa Felix's Mission
Orian Leon
Rokot Kromply - A Family Recipe
Carmel Segev
Mosaic of Ethnicities
Mitav Luvitski
My Grandpa's Depot
Orel Shtrit
The Angel of the Kovno Ghetto
Tamar Arnon
Winners from previous years
You are invited to set out on a journey around the world to explore fascinating family stories as students from Israel and abroad depicted them in the program “My Family Story.”
Registration for training
Training for educators who are in charge of My Family Story at their school will be held at the start of each school year in September or October in the form of a tour and a workshop in the museum, or alternatively, online via Zoom. The training will elaborate on how to handle the craft tasks, the relevant lesson plans, and the program's schedule. For more information, please leave your details here:
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