School: Figuring the Way Forward

Judaism has a long tradition of learning and literacy. Compulsory school attendance was first introduced in Germany in the late 18th century, a time when the Jewish education system was also undergoing great change. Alongside religious instruction, Jewish children attending "free schools" also began learning about modern secular subjects. This section of the exhibition focuses
on these new curricula and pedagogical approaches. It displays historical
teaching materials, shows Sesame Street’s Ernie writing the world’s most
wonderful story, and introduces visitors to the basics of the Hebrew alphabet.