A baseball cap, candy, a smartphone: Is there such a thing as a Jewish object?
Workshop for School Groups Ages 11 to 15
What can a baseball cap, a feather, a cup or a candy bag be used for? And what significance might these items have in Judaism? We’re all familiar with rituals, whether in religious or secular contexts. Participants will explore the significance of a variety of everyday objects for Jewish rituals.
By appointment
Where
Old Building, ground level, “Meeting Point” in the foyer
Lindenstraße 9–14, 10969 Berlin
They will work in small groups to explore aspects of the permanent exhibition and learn about traditions and rituals relating, for example, to resting (Shabbat), eating (Kashrut) or growing up (Bar Mitzvah). Is there such a thing as a Jewish object? Participants will find their time at the museum does not provide definitive answers. Rather, they will learn how the meaning of things can change with different contexts. This workshop provides initial access to the basics of Judaism and explores the diversity of Jewish identities.
Please note that school classes will be divided into two groups exploring different areas and topics from the exhibition. After the visit, it may be useful for the groups to share what they have learned.
Tours and Workshops: Lessons and Project Days (13)
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Lessons and Project Days
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German – Jewish – Israeli?
Jews in Germany and their relationship to Israel for school groups ages 15 to 19 (in German)
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Access Kafka
For school groups aged 14 and over (bookable between 1 Jan and 4 May, 2025)
Guided Tour
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German Jews’ Reactions to National Socialism
“The Museum Made Easy:” Bookable Project Days in Plain Language (in German)
Workshop
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A baseball cap, candy, a smartphone: Is there such a thing as a Jewish object?
(for school groups ages 11 to 15)
Workshop
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Religion and Ritual
For school groups ages 13 to 19
Guided Tour
By appointment -
Jews in the Christian Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period
Guided tour for groups
Guided Tour
Tour by appointment -
From the Enlightenment to the Modern Age
(for school groups ages 14 to 19)
Guided Tour
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Catastrophe
(for school groups ages 15 to 19)
Guided Tour
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After 1945
(for school groups ages 15 to 19)
Guided Tour
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Word. The Significance of Words in Judaism
(for school groups ages 6 to 12)
Workshop
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The Dos and Don’ts of Judaism: Rules of Behavior
For school classes from grades 1 to 6 (offered in German and English)
Workshop
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Der Sonntag eine jüdische Erfindung?
Workshop zum Schabbat für Schüler*innen aller Altersstufen
Workshop
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Antisemitism. The Rumor about Jews
(for school groups ages 14 to 19)
Workshop
By appointment
