Explore early twentieth century Jewish immigration to the U.S. in relation to this country’s larger immigrant story. Using primary sources, participants will discuss push and pull factors for Jewish immigration between 1880-1924, describe Jewish American life in New York, and grapple with the repercussions of the 1924 Immigration Act. Among those repercussions was an immigration system in the US that left many of Europe’s Jews effectively trapped, with no safe place to go, as Hitler and the Nazis rose to power. This workshop is in partnership with 3GNY. Registration is required to attend. Register Here

Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS), in partnership with the Center for Jewish History, and the Anne Frank Center invites English and Social Studies teachers (grades 6-12) to an in-person professional development program that brings together history, literature, and civic education. The Center for Jewish History will begin the workshop by exploring Anne Frank’s story with a visit to Anne Frank The Exhibition and an introduction to resources from Anne Frank the Exhibition and the Anne Frank Center. The workshop continues with interactive presentations and classroom-ready resources that situate Anne’s life within a broader historical framework. ICS will guide an exploration into the origins and evolution of antisemitism and examine how Anne Frank’s story connects to the Jewish American experience, with particular attention to Jewish immigration to the United States and the impact of the 1924 Immigration Act. Educators can earn 4 hours of CTLE credit; cost is $20. You must be a current Social Studies or ELA classroom educator in New York to attend and use your school email to register. Register Here