Yom HaShoah | Yom HaShoah is observed this year on April 23rd and April 24th, 2025.
- Creative educational content for Yom Hashoah, Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'atzmaut from Beit Avi CHAI
- Living museum and featured Yom HaShoah resources from Unpacked
- Curricular materials focused on Holocaust education from Facing History
- Video education toolbox from Yad Vashem and survivor testimony recordings
- Remembrance day activities for educators from the US Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Yom Hashoah lesson plans, resources and activities from the Lookstein Center
- Holocasut Remembrance Day resources from the American Library Association
- Zikaron BeSalon
Yom HaZikaron| This year Yom HaZikaron takes place on April 29th and April 30th, 2025.
- Israel’s Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the World Zionist Organization, and the Ruderman Family Foundation have launched together an initiative – “Remembering Together – זוכרים ביחד” – calling on world Jewry to unite in commemoration of the fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorism worldwide. These partners have created a website that provides vast content, texts, prayers, photos, videos, and relevant information about the Memorial Day, including stories of the victims, a hybrid ceremony that was recorded in advance and can be used, and more.
- Creative educational content for Yom Hashoah, Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'atzmaut from Beit Avi CHAI
- Eulogies and Cartoons to understand Yom HaZikaron from Unpacked
- The Heroes of October 7th, a 22 minute Yom HaZikaron video from Unpacked
- Songs of Hope with educational guide developed by Beit Avi Chai
- Lesson plans, resources, videos and songs from the Lookstein Center
- A Yom HaZikaron lesson from the National Library of Israel
- Yom Hazikaron & Yom Haatzma'ut resources from the ICenter, and their tekes Taste of Memories
- Yom HaZikaron resources and articles from the OU
- Rabbi Sacks thoughts on Yom HaZikaron
Yom Haatzma’ut | This year Yom Haatzma'ut is celebrated on April 30th and May 1, 2025.
- New initiative for Yom Ha’atzmaut 2025 brings together communities, organizations, and schools across North America to express solidarity with Israel through large-scale art displays, featuring symbols of Israel and motifs inspired by this pivotal period. The World Zionist Organization has developed the display in collaboration with the Ruthy Isboutsky Art Studio in Israel, known for its innovative "Pashut Wow" art kits. The project uses innovative art kits, allowing participants to create a vibrant, high-quality piece of art while enjoying the meaningful experience of community involvement and fostering connection and pride - learn more.
- Creative educational content for Yom Hashoah, Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'atzmaut from Beit Avi CHAI
- Music as an Educational Tool of engagement with Israel and Israelis developed by the iCenter.
- Unpacked resources for Yom Haatzma'ut.
- Lesson plans, resources, videos and songs from the Lookstein Center
- Virutal tour of Israel's Independence Hall
- Educator resources for all K-12 students from Behrman House
- Israel Story is an "award-winning podcast that tells extraordinary tales about ordinary Israelis."
- WZO has resources on the day’s history, meaning, literature, songs, and activities
- Jewish Interactive has a series on Israel, with videos, games, and creative activities.
- Toldot Israel is documenting Israel's 1948 generation.
- PJ Library Yom HaAtzma’ut for Kids
- OU Services: Yom HaAtzma’ut programming ideas
- Bimbam has produced an informative primer video for Yom HaAtzma’ut.
- The Leffell School has produced a Spotify playlist of music called Israel kids music.
- Yom Ha’atzma’ut messages to students in Jewish Day Schools from Israel's President Rivlin, Rabbi Lau, Isaac Herzog, Minister Hotovely, and Netta Barzilai