BOOK WIT

H

CONFIDENCE

VIRTUAL C

LASSROOMS

OBJECT LOAN BOXES

MUSEUM WORKSHOPSOUTREACH VIS

ITS

LEARNING PROGRAMME FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLSjewishmuseum.org.uk/schools

“ Our students have a deeper understanding of Judaism in preparation for their GCSE exams.” Year 9 Teacher, Hounslow

DISCOVERIN

G JUDAISM

INVESTIG

ATING THE H

OLOCAUST

DIVERSIT

Y IN THE C

OMMUNITY

LEARNING PORTAL /

ONLINE TEACHERS’ C

PDOBJECT LOAN BOXES

EXPLORING H

ISTORY

BOOKING IN

FORMATION

4

6 8

10 12

14 16

BOOKING IN

FORMATION

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE WITH THE JEWISH MUSEUM

VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS / OUTREACH VISITS / MUSEUM WORKSHOPS / OBJECT LOAN BOXES

“ Great standard of exam appropriate knowledge.” Year 10 Teacher, Dulwich

22 Learning Programme for Secondary Schools

Welcome from the Learning Team

Our award winning workshops are designed for students to gain knowledge and understanding about Judaism as a living faith and as part of a long cultural and historical heritage.

Whether through an online Virtual Classrooms session, an Outreach Visit to your school or a museum workshop, our expert Learning Team create safe spaces for your students to challenge perspectives, advocate for diversity and build relationships. Our sessions are experiential, inclusive and collections focused.

We inspire students to look at the world from a different point of view and to connect with others.

Book with ConfidenceWe’ve designed a new three stream service for schools which enables you to book the programme that works best for you and your students.

Choose from our online Virtual Classrooms sessions, request an Outreach Visit or book a Museum Workshop.

Need to change the type of visit you booked? That’s easy, simply get in touch and we’ll swap you over so no matter the situation your students can always access their learning.

DISCOVERIN

G JUDAISM

INVESTIG

ATING THE H

OLOCAUST

DIVERSIT

Y IN THE C

OMMUNITY

LEARNING PORTAL /

ONLINE TEACHERS’ C

PDOBJECT LOAN BOXES

EXPLORING H

ISTORY

BOOKING IN

FORMATION

BOOKING IN

FORMATION

WHAT’S ON OFFER

Virtual ClassroomsThese innovative online facilitated

sessions connect straight into your classroom. Your students will see authentic objects in beautiful detail and have the chance to ask

questions live to our educators. All sessions include both

pre/post activities.

Our Virtual Classroom sessions are 45–60 minutes.

Museum WorkshopsOur award-winning interactive

workshops are founded on object handling and the opportunity to see our world renowned

collection in person. Learn outside the classroom to bring new

understanding of Judaism and Jewish history.

Our Museum Workshops are 1.5–2 hours.

Outreach VisitsBring the Jewish Museum into your classroom to enable your students

to participate in authentic and immersive experiences with our

expert staff.

Our Outreach Visits are 45–60 minutes and available

within the London area.

Costs

You can book with confidence knowing that costs for all our programmes; Virtual Classrooms, Outreach Visits and Museum Workshops are all the same. This means if you need to change from one programme to the other at short notice there is no delay.

Charge per Student per Workshop

Camden Community £1.25*

London Links £1.25*

Programme Partners £1.25*

Reaching the Regions £3.75

Bespoke Charge

Camden State School

Inner London Borough State School**

Outer London Borough School

London Private School

Outside London School

Specialist SEN or Referral Unit School

All prices are exclusive of VAT*We understand that some schools and their students’ families may be more affected by Covid-19. The bursary schemes above reduces the costs for schools in certain boroughs. If your school needs further financial help to access our programmes please contact us. We have further bursary schemes in place that may enable a free visit but places are limited.** Eligible boroughs include Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hackney, Hammersmith & Fulham, Haringey, Islington, Kensington & Chelsea, Lambeth, Southwark, Tower Hamlets and Westminster

33jewishmuseum.org.uk/schools

“ The session gave the students context for their studies which will help them remember the knowledge for their exams.” Year 9 Teacher, Westminster

“ My students have a greater understanding of Judaism and are able to talk confidently about their knowledge.” Year 7 Teacher, Barnet

DISCOVERING JUDAISM

Discovering Judaism is a series of interactive and multi-sensory workshops designed to encourage pupils to learn about the vibrancy of Jewish religion and culture today. Students will explore Judaism through key objects, contemporary films and guided discussions to understand what it means to be Jewish in Britain today.

VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS / OUTREACH VISITS / MUSEUM WORKSHOPS / OBJECT LOAN BOXES

44 Learning Programme for Secondary Schools

Key Stage 3 & GCSE Prep

Discover the fundamental beliefs and practices of Judaism. Explore the importance and centrality of Torah, the Kashrut Laws and key festivals Shabbat, Passover and the High Holy Days. Understand how these beliefs and practices might be interpreted by different streams of Jewish thought.

Topics include:

Keeping Kosher: Kashrut Food Laws (KS3 & KS4)

Preparing for Passover: Celebrations & Customs (KS3 & KS4)

High Holy Days (KS3 & KS4)

Torah: A Way of Life (KS3 & KS4)

Shabbat: A Day of Rest (KS3 & KS4)

Taste of Judaism (KS3 & KS4)

Curriculum Keywords: 613 Commandments, Torah, Orthodox, Reform, Synagogue, Rest, Shabbat, Kashrut, Kosher, Mitzvot, Passover, Moses, Haggadah, Seder, Freedom, High Holy Days, Repentance, Judgment, Shofar, Reflection

GCSE Study

Discover key concepts of Jewish belief and practice of the mitzvot (commandments) and the nature of God in Judaism. Explore authentic objects from our collection to understand the diversity of interpretation of the commandments and beliefs about God.

This topic is available as:

Tzedakah: Charity and Social Justice (KS4)

Mitzvot in Daily Life: Kashrut, Prayer & Tzedakah (KS4)

Nature of God through Festivals (KS4)

Curriculum Keywords: Commandments, Kosher, Mitzvot, Justice, Prayer, Shema, Torah, Talmud, Orthodox, Reform, Tzedakah, Shekhinah, High Holy Days, Shabbat, Atonement, tradition

GCSE Text Study

Discover the meaning of key texts from the Torah, Tanakh and Talmud, three of the most important Sources of Authority in Judaism. Explore important concepts and themes by looking closely at contemporary discussions within the Jewish community today. Understand how to apply this knowledge when answering exam questions.

This topic is available as:

Sexuality & Gender (KS4)

Sanctity of Life (KS4)

Death & Afterlife (KS4)

Tikkun Olam & The Environment (KS4)

Book of Job: Good & Evil (KS4)

Charity & Social Justice (KS4)

Curriculum Keywords: Gender Roles, Sexuality, Pikuach Nefesh, Afterlife, Death, Soul, Tikkun Olam, Good & Evil, Suffering, Social Justice, Charity

Key Stage: 3 and 4

55jewishmuseum.org.uk/schools

OBJECT LOAN BOXES

Bring contemporary Judaism to your classroom with our Object Loan Boxes for Key Stages 3, 4 & 5. Through authentic objects and online curriculum based activities spark your students’ curiosity on Jewish beliefs in practice, lifecycle events and festivals. Each box comes with teachers notes, activity ideas and exclusive online content to enhance students learning. Our Object Loan Boxes have 6 topics and are available to book for a Half Term.

Costs to book a Loan Box for a 1/2 term are £125 + courier (State Schools) /£175 + courier (Independent Schools). That’s less than £1 per week per student based on a class of 30 booking for a half a term.*

To learn more about our Object Loan Boxes watch our online video: jewishmuseum.org.uk/schools/beyondthemuseum/connected-learning

*Note that all prices are exclusive of VAT

VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS / OUTREACH VISITS / MUSEUM WORKSHOPS / OBJECT LOAN BOXES

“ We used the loan boxes as a way to introduce the topic of Beliefs and Practice from the GCSE spec. It worked brilliantly as an authentic way to interact with a living faith.” Year 10 Teacher, Sussex

66 Learning Programme for Secondary Schools

Key Stages 3, 4 & 5: Object Loan Boxes

Explore Jewish beliefs and practice by closely examining authentic objects in your classroom. Understand Jewish religious and cultural life by examining themes of justice, mitzvot (commandments), gender roles and prayer. Discover more with online videos, high-res images and creative activities to enhance students’ learning about Judaism.

Topics include:

• Welcome: Torah• Dietary Laws• Marriage• Charity & Social Justice• Nature of God• Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur

Curriculum Keywords:Torah, Tallit, Kippah, Mezuzah, Orthodox, Reform, Kosher, Ketubah, Mitzvah, Tzedakah, Tefillin, Shema, Kittel, Shofar, Prayer

Key Stage: 3, 4 and 5

“ The presentation of the objects is beautiful, opening up the cases and seeing the care with which they are kept enables the students to recognize the importance and interest of the artefacts. The fact that they are tangible makes it much better than a picture in a textbook!” Year 9 Teacher, Somerset

77jewishmuseum.org.uk/schools

DIVERSITY IN THE COMMUNITY Our Diversity in the Community programme is designed to engage students with the variety of experiences within the Jewish community. This series of workshops explores topics of migration and belonging, faith and identity, and religion and culture. Through structured discussions and by looking closely at artefacts from our collection, students are able to reflect on the diversity and intersectionality of Jewish identity in both a historical and contemporary context.

VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS / OUTREACH VISITS / MUSEUM WORKSHOPS / OBJECT LOAN BOXES

“ Expanded the students’ knowledge about Jewish life.” Year 7 Teacher, Hampshire

88 Learning Programme for Secondary Schools

Key Stage: 3, 4 and 5

“ A thoughtful and informative workshop – Our students were really engaged and gained a deeper understanding of Black and Jewish migration.” Year 9 Teacher, Hackney

The Sephardi Community

Explore the migration of the Sephardi community to Britain and learn more about the story of one family. Discover why Sephardi families left Spain for a better life in Britain and learn more about the traditions and customs of the community. Look closely at the oldest Hanukah lamp in England and its importance to the Sephardi community of Bevis Marks Synagogue in the East End. Understand the role of the Jewish Museum as a community archive.

Topics include:

Community Stories: Lindo Lamp

Curriculum Keywords: Sephardi, Migration, Hanukah, Tradition, Bevis Marks, East End, Synagogue, Light

Migration & Movement

Discover similarities and differences between the Great Jewish Migration and the migration of Caribbean people during the Windrush movement. Explore images from the museum collection and other archival sources to learn more about why these communities migrated to Britain and the challenges they faced. Reflect on minority communities contributions’ to Britain as a way to build bridges and enhance empathy for each other.

This topic is available as:

Black and Jewish Journeys

Curriculum Keywords: Migration, Movement, Contribution, Minority, Discrimination, Prejudice, Racism, Antisemitism, Legacy

Identity & Faith

Discover the variations and interpretations of Jewish identity and how identity affects Jewish beliefs and practices across different backgrounds. Understand how gender and sexuality fit into Jewish daily life across different backgrounds. Explore the complexity of Jewish identity through the lens of religion and culture.

This topic is available as:

Sexuality & Gender GCSE Text Study

Please Touch: An Introduction to Jewish Identity

Curriculum Keywords: Identity, Faith, Orthodox, Reform, Sexuality, Gender roles, Same-sex marriages, Ethnicity, Culture, Religion

99jewishmuseum.org.uk/schools

INVESTIGATING THE HOLOCAUSTOur varied range of workshops offers an insightful and thought-provoking approach to the Holocaust for students to build on their prior knowledge and understanding. Sessions are supported by looking closely at artefacts from our collection which stimulate deeper thinking and discussion. The museum also provides the opportunity for students to hear the testimony of Holocaust survivors and refugees from Nazism. Our programmes place a strong emphasis on enhancing students’ thinking skills, enquiry, interpretation, analysis and moral development, and are delivered by nationally recognised experts in the field.

VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS / OUTREACH VISITS / MUSEUM WORKSHOPS / OBJECT LOAN BOXES

“ It was humbling, insightful and poignant to hear a real life account and gain further knowledge of the Holocaust.” Year 8 Teacher, Hitchin

1010 Learning Programme for Secondary Schools

Holocaust: Collections

Explore artefacts, religious objects, personal possessions and key texts to understand the gradual loss of identity and dehumanization of the Jewish people during the Holocaust. Discover what life was like in Nazi-occupied Europe alongside the role of belief in the face of adversity. Reflect on the experiences of individual stories and relate this to the concepts of tolerance, respect, freedom and justice both in the past and today.

This topic is available as:

Kindertransport: Every Object Tells a Story (Key Stages 3 & 4)

Faith After the Holocaust (Key Stages 3, 4 & 5)

Curriculum Keywords:Kindertransport, Holocaust, Nazi Germany, Night of Broken Glass, Faith, Yizkor, Leon Greenman, Book of Job, Identity, Auschwitz, Yellow Star, Dehumanisation

Holocaust: Testimony

Discover the enormity of the Holocaust and history of the Kindertransport through one person’s story. Explore personal narrative to highlight the separation and loss of families and the courage to rebuild a life in a new country. Reflect on concepts of identity, family, human rights, emotions and justice both in the past and today.

This topic is available as:

Kindertransport: Lasting Legacies (Key Stages 3, 4 & 5)

Never Again Auschwitz (Key Stages 3, 4 & 5)

Curriculum Keywords:Holocaust, Kindertransport, Rise of Nazism, Concentration Camp, Identity, Nationality, Legacy, Dehumanisation, Human Rights, Activism

“ An inspirational and moving workshop.” Year 10 Teacher, Hammersmith & Fulham

Key Stage: 3, 4 and 5

Witness the Witness (Key Stages 3, 4 & 5)

1111jewishmuseum.org.uk/schools

EXPLORING HISTORY

Exploring History is a programme of object-based interactive workshops designed to engage students with the history of Jewish religion and culture in Britain. Workshops encourage pupils to understand the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies, and relationships between different groups.

“ The students were able to understand that what we have been learning about is not just history but real life involving real people – the session gave everything a human dimension.” Year 7 Teacher, Suffolk

VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS / OUTREACH VISITS / MUSEUM WORKSHOPS / OBJECT LOAN BOXES

1212 Learning Programme for Secondary Schools

“ A tangible way for the students to understand historical events through narrative.” Year 7 Teacher, Kent

Jewish East End

Discover the stories of real people and communities who migrated to London’s changing East End in the early 20th century and the challenges they faced embarking on their new lives in Britain. Explore changing identities by looking closely at key objects to discover the impact of living in a new and diverse environment. Using historical enquiry skills students will be able to consider the challenges faced by immigrants to Britain and the positive impact they can make.

Topics include:

Community Stories: Bakers’ Banner

Jewish EastEnders: An Immigrant Story

Curriculum Keywords: Great Migration, East End,Immigration, Census, Yiddish,Archives, Identity, Nationality

World Wars

Discover personal stories of Jewish men and women who signed up to serve in the First and Second World Wars. Gain a deeper insight into Jewish identity and the implications of being part of a minority community whilst serving Britain. Explore key objects from our collection to learn more about real individuals’ lives who signed up. Students will be encouraged to reflect on the theme of remembrance and why it is important in a Jewish, national and local context.

This topic is available as:

Community Stories: World War Archives

First World War: Remember Me

Curriculum Keywords: Synagogue, Rabbi, Ark, Torah, Prayer, Tallit, Siddur, Trench, Camouflage, Chaplain, Remembrance, WWI, Identity

Migration

Discover some of the reasons why many Jewish people left their homes to create new lives in Britain between 1850 and 1950. Consider the ways in which we formulate our ideas about migration. Explore the experiences of Jewish migrants in Britain and the challenges and rewards of making difficult journeys. Reflect on Britain’s past reactions to Jewish immigration and discuss what message students would like to send to people moving to Britain today.

This topic is available as:

Migration: Defining Journeys

Curriculum Keywords: Migration, Immigration, Refugee, Settlement, Empire, Identity, British Values, Nazi Germany, Russia, Contribution

Key Stage: 3, 4 and 5

1313jewishmuseum.org.uk/schools

LEARNING PORTAL

Plan your workshop

You will find useful information you need for all our Virtual Classrooms sessions, Object Loan Boxes, Outreach Visits and Museum Workshops on our website.

jewishmuseum.org.uk/schools

In the classroom

Delve into our extensive video, audio, resource and object portal specially designed for students and teachers.

You can search by resource type, key stage, curriculum topic or area of study with hundreds of resources at your fingertips for free.

jewishmuseum.org.uk/schools/in-the-classroom

Ask a question

Don’t be shy – you can ask us anything!

Both teachers and students have questions and our Learning Team are here to help answer them.

Pop us a question through the portal, in private if you prefer, and we will post an answer on our Learning Portal for you.

jewishmuseum.org.uk/schools/ask-a-question

Our new Learning pages are here to help you explore the diversity of Judaism and the cultural heritage of Jewish people in Britain. Plan your visit, search our Learning resources, sign up to our Schools’ Newsletter, and Ask a Question to our Learning Team.

jewishmuseum.org.uk/schools

VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS / OUTREACH VISITS / MUSEUM WORKSHOPS / OBJECT LOAN BOXES

1414 Learning Programme for Secondary Schools

ONLINE TEACHERS’ CPD

Upcoming sessions include:

Wellbeing Session: Object MeditationThursday 24 September, 4–5pmExplore one object in the collection through guided meditation to help inspire mindfulness on the theme of Rosh Hashanah.

Prayer in Judaism for Secondary TeachersThursday 19 November, 4–5pmLearn more about the role of Prayer in Jewish daily life by looking at key prayers and their interpretation in different communities.

Wellbeing Session: Object MeditationThursday 10 December, 4–5pmExplore one object in the collection through guided meditation to help inspire mindfulness on the theme of Hanukah.

At the Jewish Museum we care about teachers feeling ready, supported and inspired when teaching their students about Judaism and Jewish history. Led by our expert facilitators our Teachers’ CPD sessions are informative, engaging and encourage questions.

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE

1515jewishmuseum.org.uk/schools

To book your place and for Spring/Summer term dates please visit www.jewishmuseum.org.uk/virtual-classrooms/virtual-classrooms-teachers

“ The session clarified many misconceptions I had as a beginner teacher.”

“ A well paced, resource rich opportunity to ask questions and receive answers that text books or websites can’t answer.”

“ I gained a deeper understanding of different Jewish beliefs and enjoyed the relaxed, informative and responsive nature of delivery.”

BOOK YOUR VISIT NOW

BOOK WIT

H

CONFIDENCE

VIRTUAL C

LASSROOMS

OBJECT LOAN BOXES

MUSEUM WORKSHOPSOUTREACH VIS

ITS

Registered limited company no 2655110, England and Wales | Registered Charity no 1009819 | VAT registration no. 115 1152 66 | Accredited Museum no 31

Des

ign

by w

ww

.toffe

e-de

sign

.com

The Jewish MuseumRaymond Burton House129–131 Albert StreetCamden TownLondon NW1 7NB

learning@jewishmuseum.org.uk 020 7284 7384Please book your workshops as far in advance as possible.

Workshop Times for Schools Monday to Thursday 10am–3:30pmFriday 10am–2:30pm (Close early for Shabbat)

CostLook at our website for up-to-date information on costs jewishmuseum.org.uk/schools

The museum’s facilities include a designated Education Space and Auditorium.

AccessThe Jewish Museum is committed to ensure accessibility of our workshops. The museum itself is fully accessible for wheelchair users. The Learning Team is available to discuss all access needs, both physical and special educational in order to facilitate your students’ visit.

Transport 3 minute walk from Camden Town tube station.10 minute walk from Camden Road railway station.Buses: 24, 27, 29, 31, 46, 88, 134, 168, 214, 253, 274Coach: Booked school visits arriving by coach can be set down and picked up opposite the museum on Albert Street. Information about coach parking is available from the Learning Assistant.

jewishmuseum.org.uk/schools