Programs for Students

We develop and present a range of innovative educational experiences for primary and secondary school students, both Jewish and non-Jewish, that respond to the Victorian Curriculum and Jewish Studies curricula from Prep to Year 12. Our education programs cover issues of identity, community, migration, multiculturalism and world religions – and reinforce Victoria’s stated commitment to raising young people who are able to engage positively in our multicultural society.

When our doors are closed, we continue to illuminate Jewish life. We ensure access to our important education programs via Virtual Incursions, Timeline AR and offer a range of freely accessible resources.

We are delighted to welcome you back to our Museum in a COVID-safe way and suggest allocating at least two hours for your visit. Pre-booking is essential; select from the following packages or contact us to discuss your requirements.

MIRKA

We have designed a series of inquiry-based workshops for Primary, Secondary, and VCE students that cover a wide range of curriculum areas. All workshops use Mirka Mora’s life and work as stimulus for students own artmaking and reflection on Holocaust and immigration experiences. They include a tour of the immersive MIRKA exhibition and access to the permanent collection.

Teachers will be provided with a “Mirka Manifesto” to continue to explore Mirka Mora’s life and work in the classroom. The manifesto includes activities that celebrate Mirka’s artistry, politics and joie de vivre and encourage students to reflect and embody these ways of being in their own lives.

Primary Groups

A standard package could include: In the Basket, worksheet in The Jewish Year gallery, exploration of our Timeline of Jewish History gallery, Synagogue Tour and Sabbath Welcoming Ceremony ($11 per student). Modules such as Jewish Year on a Table or Mock Passover Feast can be added ($4 additional per student).

Secondary Groups

A standard package could include: Being Jewish in the 21^st Century, a worksheet in The Jewish Year gallery, exploration of our Timeline of Jewish History gallery, Synagogue Tour and Sabbath Welcoming Ceremony ($11 per student). Modules such as Jewish Year on a Table or Mock Passover Feast can be added ($4 additional per student), as can The Jewish Context of the Life and Words of Jesus ($15 additional per student, includes student booklet).

Being Jewish in the 21st Century

School:

Catholic , Government , Non-denominational

Subject:

Civics & Citizenship , Ethical Capability , History , Humanities , Intercultural Capability , Interpersonal Development , Religion and Society , Texts and Traditions

Being Jewish in the 21st Century helps students understand the many shared traits and interests of all young Australians, regardless of their religious backgrounds. This program uses the narratives and photographs of a young Australian Jew to teach participants about contemporary Jewish life.

Jewish Year on a Table

School:

Catholic , Government , Non-denominational

Subject:

Civics & Citizenship , Ethical Capability , History , Humanities , Intercultural Capability , Interpersonal Development , Religious Education

In this delectable program, students come together to taste a variety of traditional foods; hear the stories about their associated festivals; and how modern Jewish families celebrate these annual milestones.

MIRKA for VCE Students: Art (Unit 2) & Studio Arts (Unit 4)

School:

Catholic , Government , Jewish , Non-denominational

Subject:

Studio Arts , Visual Arts

We are pleased to offer 75-minute curated visits for VCE students, unique in that they are designed for both year 11 and 12 students, putting the diverse VCE Units into conversation with one another and encouraging students to take a broader contextual approach to their VCE studies. The VCE Art/Studio Art visit uses MIRKA as a case study to analyse artwork presentation, curatorial consideration, and partnership relationships. Visits include access to MIRKA and our permanent collection as well as a Q&A discussion with Museum staff.

MIRKA for VCE Students: Twentieth-Century History (Unit 1) & Australian History (Unit 4)

School:

Catholic , Government , Jewish , Non-denominational

Subject:

Australian History , History

We are pleased to offer 75-minute curated visits for VCE students, unique in that they are designed for both year 11 and 12 students, putting the diverse VCE Units into conversation with one another and encouraging students to take a broader contextual approach to their VCE studies. The VCE History visit explores social life, cultural expression, and political action across Europe post-WWI and in Australia post-WWII. Visits include access to MIRKA and our permanent collection as well as a Q&A discussion with Museum staff.

Round-table Discussion

School:

Catholic , Government , Non-denominational

Subject:

Civics & Citizenship , Ethical Capability , History , Humanities , Intercultural Capability , Interpersonal Development , Religion and Society , Texts and Traditions

By discussing an item of personal, cultural or religious significance from their own lives and comparing it with items in students' own homes, our education guides provide insights into Jewish life while exploring the impact of history and social attitudes.

Sabbath Welcoming Ceremony

School:

Catholic , Government , Non-denominational

Subject:

Civics & Citizenship , Diversity & Identity , Ethical Capability , Intercultural Capability , Interpersonal Development , Jewish Context of the Life and Words of Jesus , Religion and Society , Texts and Traditions , The Jewish Context of the Life and Words of Jesus

Discover what makes Friday nights so special in many Jewish homes. Kabbalat Shabbat means welcoming the Sabbath – students participate in the traditional ceremony that marks the commencement of the Sabbath.

Soldier, Son and Service

School:

Catholic , Government , Jewish , Non-denominational

Subject:

Civics & Citizenship , Diversity & Identity , History , Humanities , Intercultural Capability , Interpersonal Development

This program offers students a hands-on, tactile exploration of a personal World War One story. Through a soldier’s suitcase and its contents, donated to the Museum by the family of Dalbert Hallenstein, students can put together the heartbreaking human story of war. This is a unique opportunity for students to understand the role of research and make a contribution.

Synagogue Tour

School:

Catholic , Government , Non-denominational

Subject:

Civics & Citizenship , Ethical Capability , History , Humanities , Intercultural Capability , Interpersonal Development , Religion and Society , Religious Education , Sacred Texts and Sacred Stories , Texts and Traditions

Step inside the historic St Kilda Hebrew Congregation as part of the Museum experience, and provide your students with a meaningful framework for their studies and discussions. While leading you through this magnificent building, our education guide will answer questions about Judaism, and explain the way the synagogue is used and managed today.

The Jewish Context of the Life and Words of Jesus

School:

Catholic

Subject:

Jewish Context of the Life and Words of Jesus , The Jewish Context of the Life and Words of Jesus

This groundbreaking education program directly addresses the subject of The Jewish Context of the Life and Words of Jesus taught in Catholic schools across Victoria, and reflects the Museum’s status as a leading educational resource for teaching about Jesus and his Jewish world.

Timeline AR

School:

Catholic , Government , Islamic , Jewish , Non-denominational

Subject:

Civics & Citizenship , Ethical Capability , History , Humanities , Intercultural Capability , Interpersonal Development , Religion and Society , Texts and Traditions

Explore the Timeline of Jewish History and see a selection of objects come to life. The student-focused augmented reality experience can be accessed at any time via our Virtual Museum Tour. Then download the accompanying free learning activities and give students an engaging remote museum experience.

Virtual Incursions

School:

Catholic , Government , Islamic , Jewish , Non-denominational

Subject:

Civics & Citizenship , Ethical Capability , History , Humanities , Intercultural Capability , Interpersonal Development , Religion and Society , Religious Education , Texts and Traditions

Our doors may be closed, but we’re still illuminating Jewish life and ensuring access to our important education programs. Lead by expert Museum educators, our live online incursions give students the opportunity to interact and ask questions. We have a wide variety of modules available that can be tailored to suit age and curriculum needs.

Education Programs

Programs for Students