Jewish Americans Mini-Lessons
Overview
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 and foster an appreciation for the multifaceted ways Jewish Americans have contributed to the nation.
What You’ll Get
- Your choice of 7 mini-lessons that offer students an engaging opportunity to explore the profound impact of Jewish Americans on society
Thank you for your commitment to teaching about Jewish American experiences this Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM)! We’re thrilled by the overwhelming interest in our 7 new mini-lessons. While we’ve reached our limit for stipends and have closed the application link, we still encourage you to use our free lessons, and would love to hear how they’ve impacted your classroom!
Jewish Americans Mini-Lessons
Lesson 1: Reel History: The Jewish American Story on Film
Lesson 2: Highlighting the History & Experience of Jewish Americans
Lesson 3: Discovering the Diversity of Jewish Americans
Lesson 4: An Eye on Jewish American Identity
Lesson 5: Making a Mark: Highlighting Jewish American Contributions
Lesson 6: A Spotlight on the Orthodox Jewish American Community
Lesson 7: Pump up the JAHM: Jewish American Heritage Month
