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Stories my�Grandma told me

Generation 2 Generation – Documentary Album

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Dear students,

A place for the teaching staff to say a few words

We wish you to enjoy, get closer

and learn from each other.

The School’s principal:________________

And the teachers:________________

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Grandma and me

A photo fo Grandma and me

Grandma's name:

Grandma's maiden name:

My name is:

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Homeland

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Where were you born? In which city/country? What language did you speak? Why are you called that name?

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Point on the map

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Discussion:

Describe the environment in which you grew up, the house (how many rooms were in the place, where they cooked, showered, washed, played, the neighborhood, was there a sea, a synagogue nearby), the name of the parents, the name of the siblings, what the parents did, characteristics of the parents. What did the parents look like, what did they wear, what did they do, and did you live in a Jewish neighborhood? Where were the meeting places of the Jews? Where did you shop?

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childhood

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Share an unforgettable childhood memory

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Discussion

What childhood games did you have? who were your girlfriends where did you play What else have you done together? What did you do in your free time as a child? What was your favorite food? were there sweets?

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School

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An experience from your school days: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Discussion

What was the name of the school you attended? What subjects did you study? What were the punishments? Was there a uniform? Were there trips? Class parties? Was there a teacher you particularly remember?

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Journeys

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Discussion

Were you born in this country? If not, how did you get here? How old were you? Did you come alone or with a family? How did your age affect the journey here? Where did you live in the beginning? What brought you to move here? Have you ever visited Israel? Have you ever thought of making an Aliyah?

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Career

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Discussion

What did you dream of being when you were a child? Is your occupation today the one you planned when you were young? What was your first job? Did you acquire your profession abroad or in this country? Why did you choose this particular profession? Do you enjoy your work? How many years have you been in this profession?

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Customs & tradition

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Tell me about an unforgettable holiday experience/custom:

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Discussion

What unique customs are there in your family? How did you celebrate the holidays? What are your favorite holidays and why? What traditional customs did you have at home? What traditions would you like to keep and pass on to her family?

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Building a home and family

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Describe your first home as an adult: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Discussion

Where and how did you meet grandpa? What year did you get married? How old were you? Where was the wedding? Are there any pictures from the wedding? How old were you when your children were born? How many children do you have, and how many grandchildren? How often do your children and grandchildren visit you? What do you like most to do with them? What would you like to learn from them?

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Nowadays

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What are your hobbies? Tell me about one of them: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Discussion

Describe your daily routine today. What do you like to do? With whom? Have you retired? Are there any new hobbies you've discovered recently? And dreams you still want to fulfill? What do you do to make them come true?

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Grandma's tips

Grandma’s home remedy

Grandma's recipe:

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Add a photo of one of Grandma’s “treasures.”

What is the story behind this treasure?

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Grandma's favorite song and its words:

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Family Tree

Grandma______

Grandpa______

Dad______

Me

Family: _______

Grandma______

Grandpa______

Mom______

Family: _______

* If you have siblings, add them next to you

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Family Moments

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Special dates in our family

Date:_________________________________________________________