What we’re learning this month
May 2026 — Shiloh, Samuel, and Saul (a four-part series)
How did we get from the Mishkan at Shiloh to Israel’s first king? Building on this year’s two earlier series — Joshua and the entry into the Land, and the Judges as superhero figures of the tribes — we move into the days leading up to Saul’s rise. The series ends at the start of his reign.
Next class:
Two ways to join
Online classes every week. In-person museum meetups every month.
Weekly online classes
Live on Zoom · ages 6–16 · English & Hebrew tracks
New topic every week. Recorded and saved to your library, so missing a session doesn’t mean missing the content. Adults often join and stay too.
See the scheduleMonthly museum meetups (Israel)
Once a month · whole family · Hebrew (English on request)
In-person meet-ups at museums and historical sites across Israel. Kids ages 5+ are charged; parents and toddlers welcome free. Tours are organized through a dedicated WhatsApp group.
Join WhatsApp groupAbout the course
History is an adventure — an exploration of ideas, places, people, cultures, and the stories that connect us all. I’m here to share that with your family in this online Jewish history course, so you and your kids can also get excited about the study of the past.
This is primarily a Jewish history course, but we delve deeply into global history too. Jewish history doesn’t happen in a vacuum — with a better understanding of the cultural, geographic, and historical context, we enrich our own learning and identity. As a child of the Old City of Jerusalem, I have a strong connection to ancient history and archaeology, and we’ll learn about many ancient cultures and artifacts and how to think about them.
During the year, we cover Tanach (Biblical stories), other periods of Jewish history, famous characters in global and Jewish history, and the occasional fun topic across science, art, archaeology — using Google Earth to travel to distant places.
Do I need prior knowledge?
No, but it helps. I always introduce every topic with a brief overview to bring everyone up to speed. I assume my audience is diverse, and I do my best to present the material in a respectful and thoughtful way. Jewish and Biblical topics are taught with a respectful attitude towards the entire spectrum of secular-traditional-religious attendees.
My terminology is both general (Babylon, Genesis, Temple) and traditional (Bavel, Beit haMikdash). Everyone knows what I’m talking about and can connect.
Ages 6–16: Multi-Age Learning
This course is for kids and teens, and adults often join and enjoy as well. The earliest age I recommend is 6, but it varies from child to child — I have regulars who are 4, and some who joined at 7 when they felt ready. As the community grows, I hope to separate classes by age, like I do in the Hebrew course.
Recorded classes & video library access
All classes are recorded and edited, with extra links and videos added to each video. You get access to the recording of any class you paid for. Classes from previous years are grouped into courses and available for purchase as members.
Pricing
Top up your wallet, then use it for any class — live or recorded. The more you buy at once, the lower the per-class price.
Single class
₪56
Pay-as-you-go — the schedule rate without a plan.
4‑Pack
₪219
₪54.75 / class
Save ₪5
10‑Pack
₪520
₪52 / class
Save ₪40
20‑Pack
₪1,000
₪50 / class
Save ₪120
30‑Pack ★
₪1,400
₪46.67 / class
Save ₪280
All prices include 18% VAT. Wallet credit applies to any class, recorded course, or merchandise.
Free Classes to Enjoy
Every year starts with a free introductory class, and occasionally there are additional free sessions throughout the year. Some recorded courses also include free sessions — feel free to use the filter in the course library below to find them.
What topics do we cover — and what have we covered? read more ↓
Across four years in Hebrew (with the English track added two years ago), we’ve explored Tanach through Second Temple period narratives (Joshua, Judges, Samuel), with a focus on geography, archaeology, art, and history; the major Biblical-era empires (Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome); the Jewish calendar, agriculture, symbols, and holidays; and a wide range of fascinating general topics — mythology, hieroglyphics, the great revolutions (urban revolution, the invention of writing, the industrial revolution), the history of education and schools, amazing libraries around the world, travelers who expanded the world, and many more.
Year-to-year content is mostly fresh, with occasional revisits when a topic deserves a second look. The recorded course library you see below is still being built — more sessions are in the pipeline and added as they’re ready.
Monthly museum meetups (Israel)
Once a month: a hands-on, in-person learning adventure at a museum or historical site.
Once a month, we have meet-ups at museums and historical sites across Israel — an opportunity to learn face-to-face, have fun together, and involve the whole family in hands-on historical discovery.
The tours are open to the whole family. I only charge for kids ages 5 and up. Parents and toddlers are welcome to join and help keep things organized. In Israel these tours are conducted in Hebrew — English speakers can be accommodated when needed.
▸ Museums and sites visited read more ↓
Recent meetups in Israel:
- The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
- The Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem
- Tel Beersheva · Abraham’s Well · Negev Brigade memorial (one-day combo)
- Footsteps in the Valley Museum + Beth Alpha synagogue (combined)
- Museum of the Land of Israel, Tel Aviv
- Caesarea Harbor
- Museum of Philistine Culture, Ashdod
- Hecht Museum, Haifa
Coming up / planned:
- Old City of Jerusalem
- Tower of David
- National Maritime Center, Haifa
- The Glassmaker, Dor Beach
- Tel Aphek National Park (Antipatris Fortress)
Each meetup is themed to the site — archaeology, geography, Tanach connections, hands-on tasks for kids of all ages.
How do I sign up?
Tours are scheduled through group discussion and surveys to find the best days, times, and attendance. Join the dedicated WhatsApp group (Hebrew) to participate in planning and receive updates.
Tours in the US?
Yes — I travel annually to the New York area (tours at the Met and AMNH), California (Getty Villa, with plans to add the Skirball), and visits to Atlanta, Florida, Chicago, and Baltimore. Open to traveling to meet other homeschool communities.
What does it cost?
~₪80 for the first child · ~₪70 for each additional child, plus museum admission per each museum’s policy.
Parents, guardians, and siblings under 6 join free. Group discounts when available. Tips are always welcome.
US rates are in USD and slightly different.
Schedule
To book your tour, please follow these steps:
- Navigate to the calendar on the website.
- Click on the specific date you wish to attend (a dot indicates a scheduled tour).
- Once the pop-up appears, select the “Book Now” button to complete your booking.