We strive to provide resources and support for all families raising Jewish children. We recognize that parents and caregivers in our community have a diverse range of perspectives about Israel and how to share about Israel with their children. We hope that you’ll find these selected resources to be helpful and we are always here to help you find additional books, videos, and more for your family.
How do we talk about Israel with our children?
- While geared towards teachers, parents and caregivers can also benefit from these guiding questions for crafting a conversation about Israel.
- Explore Reframing Israel, which aims to teach kids to think critically about Israel, Israelis, and Palestinians. Check out their additional resources, too!
- Read about how children typically understand the Israel-Palestinian conflict at different developmental ages.
- Read these tips from Kveller about how to discuss Israeli-Palestinian violence with your children.
- No matter what approach you take, it is important to name all parties involved – including Palestinians.
- Find lots of kid-friendly resources at PJ Library’s Israel Hub.
Israel-Related Crafts and Games
- Make your own hamsa — a symbol of protection throughout the Southwest Asian/North African region!
Videos for all ages
- Check out Shalom Sesame!
- Rock out to this celebration of peace.
- Watch this video by CBC Kids News for a brief overview of the recent history and relationship between Israelis and Palestinians.
- For older kids, this episode of Crash Course: World History does a deeper dive into the relationship, and its historical context, between Israelis and Palestinians.
There’s nothing like a PJ Library book!
- Travel to Israel without leaving your home with these PJ Library books. Here are some of our favorites:
- Explore the beautiful diversity of Israel with books like Snow in Jerusalem and Yalla and Fatima: Shalom, Salaam.
- Want more? Visit the Israel articles on Encyclopedia Britannica and National Geographic.