Workshops
New York State Archives Partnership Trust – Jewish Immigration
ZoomWe'll discuss the push and pull factors that brought Jewish immigrants to America, explore the challenges of assimilation, and grapple with the repercussions of the 1924 Immigration Act.
Stories that Shaped a Nation: Jewish Lives in America
ZoomDuring this session, Rebecca Krasner, Director of Education of the Weitzman, which leads Jewish American Heritage Month, will model a newly-available interactive classroom presentation. The 45-minute session followed by Q&A will unpack the complexities of Jewish peoplehood, look at the beliefs and behaviors that unite Jewish people, share stories of diversity within the American Jewish community, and examine the ways in which Jewish people and Jewish values have shaped and been shaped by the America that millions of people call home.
Holocaust Museum LA – Jewish Americans
ZoomWe'll examine the rich diversity and history of Jewish Americans, and gain insights that deepen the understandings of identity for all students. Teachers of world history, U.S. history, ethnic studies, human geography and world religions will all find relevant applications and resources in this workshop.
