Bring Unpacked to Your Community This Summer
In-person workshops • May - August 2025
Supported by JEWISHcolorado
Israel education doesn’t pause for summer—and neither do the questions your community is asking. This May through August, Yoni Buckman, Education Associate at Unpacked, is available for single or multi-session programs across Denver, Boulder, and greater Colorado. Choose a workshop below or get in touch with us to customize a program to fit your audience of teens, college students, educators, parents, or lay leaders.
These programs are offered at no cost to your community thanks to the generous support of JEWISHcolorado.
Five sessions offered
Addressing Antisemitism on Campus & Social Media
Ideal audience: Teens, College Students, Parents In this interactive workshop we unpack what antisemitism looks like today, how to identify it, and practical ways to respond—both online and in real life. Together we’ll analyze recent examples from October 7 and beyond, explore multiple response strategies (from direct engagement to mental-health safeguards), and leave with concrete steps for making a positive difference.
How to Have Courageous Conversations About Israel
Ideal audience: Adults, Educators, Lay Leaders Constructive dialogue about Israel can feel impossible—whether within the Jewish community or across ideological lines. This session introduces key mind-sets and skills for bridging divides: active listening, curiosity-first questioning, and values-based framing. Participants will practice these tools and walk away ready to lead more honest, respectful, and productive conversations on the issues that matter most.
Where Do Jews Come From? (Short Film Screening + Q&A)
Ideal audience: Grades 7-12, Adults Experience a screening of Unpacked’s short film “Are Jews Indigenous to Israel?”—part of the new Israel 101 series. Guided by YouTube host Yirmiyahu Danzig’s family story, the film traces the Jewish people’s ancient roots and ongoing connection to the land of Israel. After viewing, Education Associate Yoni Buckman will lead a Q&A on diaspora, resilience, and the enduring bond between Jews and their homeland.
Teaching Israel & Zionism Across Grade Levels
Ideal audience: Day School & Supplementary-School Educators Designed for day-school and supplementary-school faculty, this professional-development session walks educators through Unpacked for Educators’ best-in-class resources. Yoni Buckman will share age-appropriate lesson frameworks, sample activities, and guiding principles for proactive, nuanced Israel education from early elementary through high school.
Teaching Israel at Camp
Ideal audience: Camp Directors, Educators, and Staff Planning Summer 2025? Discover ready-to-use Unpacked resources that bring Jewish history, Zionism, and Israeli culture to life in the bunk, at flagpole, or around the campfire. Yoni Buckman will showcase interactive videos, discussion guides, and hands-on activities that spark curiosity and deepen campers’ connection to Israel—all while fitting the rhythm of camp life.
About your educator
Yoni Buckman is an Education Associate at Unpacked. He trains teachers and speaks with thousands of students each year on Israel, antisemitism, and courageous conversation skills. Yoni’s background spans classroom teaching, curriculum design, and nationwide professional-development facilitation.
About Unpacked
Unpacked is a leading global educational media company telling the story of Israel and the Jewish people with complexity, nuance, depth, and diverse perspectives through videos, podcasts, articles, and curricula.
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For questions, email ybuckman@unpacked.education