Col. Ilan Ramon (1954-2003) - Israel's First Astronaut A Program by Golda Och Academy
Background:
On January 16, 2003, Israel's first astronaut - Air Force Col. Ilan Ramon - was launched into space in the NASA Space Shuttle Columbia. Shuttle STS-107 was a 16-day multi-discipline microgravity and earth science research mission conducted continuously during the 16 days in orbit.
Based on the format of the TV show, "Who wants to be a millionaire?" this game focuses on trivia about the history of Israel and contemporary life there. Questions focus on historical events and personalities. Designed originally for celebrating Herzl Day, the game works well for Yom Ha'Atzmaut or any kind of Israel celebration.
The game works best for middle and high school students. Download the full game, including all questions and answers, software and all materials at http://www.herzlday.org/downloads.html
Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin dedicated the memorial to Machal, the volunteers from overseas who came to fight for Israel’s founding, by saying:
Bringing Israel directly and vibrantly to Jewish youth in classrooms, schools and other educational settings, the unique and user-friendly software programs of Israel Interactive provide leading-edge computer and internet-based instructional modern Israel curricula aimed at junior high and high school students. Students engage through multi-media presentations designed to address critical information and issues.
Thanksgiving weekend 1947 was a turning point in Modern Jewish history:
…We sat in the car, Sharett, my husband and myself, from Lake Success back to Manhattan and nobody said a word… It was overpowering…-Suzy Eban
Enjoy a rare opportunity to be touched by history through the stories of those who were there.
By capturing the personal testimonies of Jews living during the establishment of the state of Israel, Toldot Yisrael offers authentic video materials designed to enhance students' connections to Israel through momentous events in Israeli history.
Echoes of a Shofar:
Yitzhak Rabin was born in Jerusalem in 1922. He served in the Palmach and the IDF for 27 years, culminating his military career as IDF Chief of Staff.
After retiring from the military, Rabin served as Israeli Ambassador to the United States, beginning his long and impressive career serving in the Israeli government. On November 4th, 1995 (12 Cheshvan), Rabin was assassinated when leaving a peace rally in central Tel Aviv. He was 73 years old. Rabin was laid to rest on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.
Designed for Israel’s Independence Day throughout the years, these historical and contemporary posters offer a rare perspective into Israel’s national mood and aspirations. They reflect on the struggles, values and ideals of Israeli society.
