It's now easier to talk about Israel and how it feels to be Jewish
להיות ישראלי, להיות יהודי - בואו נדבר על זה
A central educational tool constantly used by
Taglit Birthright Israel, The iCenter & The Jewish Agency for Israel
"כלי דגל חינוכי" בשימוש תגלית והסוכנות היהודית לארץ ישראל
"The David Cards have given us a new tool to use for conversations about Jewish identity. Our learners have really enjoyed using the illustrated cards to think more deeply about their own Judaism and what is important or resonates for them. As educators, we love having the variety of cards from which to choose, allowing us flexibility in creating safe and open space for meaningful guided conversations about Israel and Judaism."
Abra P. Lee, MAJS, RJE, March 2025
Director of Jewish Education & Learning Initiatives
Temple B'nai Jeshurun, NJ
"The David Cards were such an incredible addition to my educational toolbox this year. The cards are beautiful and evocative, expressing a range of emotions, and my students really responded to the pictures in connection to their Jewish identity and their feelings about Judaism. This is a fabulous product to open-up conversations in an accessible way and help people share their feelings about difficult topics."
Melissa Pescatore, December 2024
Director of Religious Education
Temple Shaari Emeth, NJ
David Cards invites participants to embark on a journey of self-reflection, exploring three key relationships:
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Judaism and Me
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Israel and Me
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World Jewry and Me
Engage in meaningful conversations with David Cards and lead honest and open conversations about the participants' connections to their Jewish identity, Israel, and other Jews around them.
The illustrations explore various aspects of identity and belonging by examining an imaginary relationship between the 'Star of David' symbol and a fictional character that resonates with a broad audience.
5,500 copies have been distributed, across 20 countries
This educational tool was developed by Yoni Alon, and illustrated by the Israeli artist, Sapir Wiener Aviv.
David Cards was created as a joint program with the support of the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) and AMI - The National Alliance Strengthening Israelis' Connection to World Jewry.
Who is using David Cards today?
Jewish Educators
Israel Educators
Jewish Day School
Synagogues
Jewish Summer camps
Jewish youth organizations
Clergy
Israel trip leaders
Some of the organizations that are using David Cards
What is it about?
Remember - you can use YouTube's captions tool to translate the English subtitles in this video into a variety of languages.
David Cards IN THE WORKS
David cards are currently used in England, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Morocco, Germany, South Africa, Israel and more.
What's in the box?
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Each box contains 40 cards (size A5, 5.8 x 8.2 inches \ 14.8 X 21 cm, thickness - 350 gsm / 130 lb), with a water-repellent layer.
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Included is a detailed instruction booklet (in both Hebrew and English).
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A quick start guide for easy use.
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The instruction sheet is available in various languages as detailed below (as a PDF file).
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The cards present a variety of illustrations - positive, negative, and thought-provoking ones.
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Also included are 7 illustrations inspired by the difficult events of October 7th and the rise of global Antisemitism.
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The set’s weight is 1.16 lbs (530 grams).
How does it work?
Participants are asked to imagine the relationship between them, and the Star of David (Magen David) depicted in the illustrations in front of them.
The Star of David can be used to symbolize Judaism, Israel, Israeli Jews, or the global Jewish community. Each round, the educator redesignates the meaning of the Star of David, changing the focus of the discussion accordingly.
Learn more
About the creator of
David Cards
Yoni Alon is in the business of creating connections between Israelis and non-Israeli Jews. He was an Israeli Shaliach / Emissary with the Jewish Agency for Israel at the Staenberg-Loup JCC in Denver (2013-2015), prior to that, he served in the Israel Defense Force (IDF) for seven and a half years (Maj res.). Throughout his military service, he acted in various roles, including as a liaison officer in the International Cooperation Unit of the IDF, connecting the U.S. military with the IDF. In the last 5 years, he has been working independently with many Jewish nonprofits on various educational projects, including Masa, JAFI, WZO, Momentum Unlimited, ANU Museum, and more. He is a graduate of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem with a BA in Political Science, and a current student of the Ruderman MA program for American Jewish Studies at the University of Haifa. He is an alumnus of the Chicago iCenter - iFellows Master’s Concentration in Israel Education.
New ! David Cards - The Special Posters Edition
Bring the David Cards Experience to a Larger Crowd - Elevate your next event or educational program with our Special Posters Set for $128, including shipping. This set includes 30 beautifully designed Ledger-size posters (17 x 11 inches), printed on 120 gsm / 80lb heavyweight paper with a slight gloss finish, ensuring durability and vibrant colors.
These posters extend the impact of David Cards, making them perfect for creating a visually engaging environment at large events, community gatherings, or gallery-style activities. Ideal for Jewish schools, synagogues, summer camps, and Jewish Federations, these posters are designed to inspire and educate in a memorable way. Each set can be used multiple times if handled with care, making it a valuable investment for recurring programs.
Shipping will take 10-12 days.
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Currently only available in the US, Israel, and Canada.
Download our activity sheet for the educator - לחצו כאן להנחיות שימוש בפוסטרים
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