This May is the 20th anniversary of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), which honors Jewish American achievements and contributions to the United States. Scroll down to learn more about all of our JAHM offerings and sign up to join us in the celebration.
Mini-Lessons
We understand that adding extra content to your curriculum isn’t always easy. That’s why we designed these bite-sized “mini” lessons, each just 20–30 minutes long, to seamlessly fit into your instruction. Each lesson explores a unique aspect of Jewish American history and experience. Whether you have time for one or all seven, these lessons provide meaningful ways to enrich your students’ understanding.
Lesson Topics:
- Lesson 1: Jewish Americans: A Video Exploration
- Lesson 2: History and Experience of Jewish Americans
- Lesson 3: Discovering the Diversity of Jewish Americans
- Lesson 4: Jewish American Identity
- Lesson 5: Jewish American Contributions
- Lesson 6: Orthodox Jewish American Community
- Lesson 7: Jewish American Heritage Month
What You’ll Get:
- Your choice of 7 mini-lessons, ranging from 20-30 minutes, including one video-based lesson
Jewish Americans Online Course: Identity, History, and Experience
This course examines how Jewish Americans have acculturated and assimilated as well as how Jews have been racially categorized in the United States. By exploring these topics, you will be well-prepared to help students draw connections with other ethnic groups while deepening their own identities.
ICS’s Jewish Americans Video
Grab some popcorn and get ready to uncover the Jewish American community’s history, culture, challenges, triumphs, and contributions to American society. This video is paired with a viewing guide to support student learning.
Note: Correction at 4:39: While Lois Lowry is not Jewish, she wrote the acclaimed children’s book Number the Stars (1989), which focuses on the rescue of Danish Jews during WWII and won the 1990 National Jewish Book Award.
Jewish Americans (Full Lesson)
Our free lesson plan examines the bonds that unite Jewish Americans as an ethnic group, and the rich diversity that exists within the community. In addition, you’ll examine how Jewish Americans have acculturated and assimilated as well as how Jews have been racially categorized in the United States.
