The programme is based on contemporary curricula for schools. Even though the classes of history and civic education deal with the roots of European civilization and different views on the perception of time, the origin of mankind, the year and its variations and celebrations, the Faculties of Education were not able to prepare most of the teachers to face the diversity of those aspects regarding history and civilization in general. This project enables teachers and children to penetrate deeper into the Jewish way of life, cultural traditions and holidays. Contact with the actual environment will be facilitated by an exposition in the Klausen Synagogue and the Ceremonial Hall which is focused on the traditions and customs connected with the family and the synagogue. Directly at the Centre children and teachers have the oppostunity to touch some of the Jewish ritual objects.
Some Christian holidays are actually Jewish origin.
An awareness of connections could definitely help promote tolerance and prevent prejudice. The Education and Culture Centre of the Jewish Museum offers the services of specialists who not only know but alsopractisethe Jewish faith. Visitors can thesefore experience the actual tradition, which is still alive and developing. Based on the experience of other educational institutions and projects we decided to choose one dedicated lecturer for each school. A permanent relationship between particular lecturers and students will definitely improve the learning process.