SUMMER INSTITUTE:
Jewish History
These dates are reserved only for educators who work in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Overview
By the end of this program, you will understand the basics of Judaism, the origins of antisemitism and how it has evolved over time, the story of America’s largest wave of Jewish immigration, and what Jewish American identity looks like today. Participants will learn new strategies for engaging students with primary source documents, collaborate with fellow educators, and receive standards-supported, high-quality instructional materials.
What Topics are Covered?
- Teaching About Judaism
- Jewish Americans: Identity, History, and Experience
- History of European Antisemitism
- Jewish Immigration to the U.S.: 1880-1924
Please note that this program covers content from our stand-alone sessions, combined into an integrated learning experience. If you have previously participated in a session on one of the above topics, you will find familiar material within this Summer Institute track.
