Avraham Menachem Mendel Ussishkin: Builder of Israel

In this article, students will learn about Avraham Menachem Mendel Ussishkin and his commitment to building Israel. In this lesson, students will prepare and present brief skits related to pivotal moments in his life.

Lesson Plan (printable)

Students will learn about Ussishkin’s role in building the State of Israel. Students will explore the issues debated in the World Zionist Congress. Students will consider the value of a Jewish homeland and modern Hebrew.

Printable Pages
Source sheet

Additional Resources
Visit the jPod for the song, Yesh Tikvah.

Zionism and Israel
This website provides an excellent overview of the history of this group of immigrants. It is useful both for teachers and for students to gain a better understanding of this period.

The American and Canadian Contribution to Aliyah Bet
This webpage offers detailed information about many different aspects of this time period. One can find additional information on all the waves of immigration to Israel by searching this site.

The Department for Jewish Zionist Education
This webpage offers a concise overview of all the waves of immigration. Additionally, at the top of the page there is a link to several suggested activities for teaching Israeli history (click on the blue button “materials and activities.”).