Curated OER
Identifying the Social and Cultural Contexts of a Time Period-The Journey of the Jewish Americans
Learners discuss the experience of 19th century Jewish American immigrants. In this US history lesson, students research the cultural, social, and economic experience of Jews who immigrated to the United States. Learners view a video...
Curated OER
Immigration to the Golden Land: Jewish Life in America
Students examine Jewish life in America. In this social studies lesson, students read the article "We Shall Go to America" which features the experiences of Jewish immigrants in America. Students respond to questions regarding the...
Library of Congress
Loc: From Haven to Home: 350 Years of u.s. Jewish Life
This in-depth online exhibit features more than two hundred treasures of American Jewish life from the Library of Congress and other cultural institutions.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Columbia River Basin Ethnic History Project
A collection of primary documents dealing with the ethnic groups found in the Columbia River Basin.
Other
Library of Congress: Jewish American Heritage Month
Hosted by the Library of Congress, here is a page of articles about important Jewish Americans that have contributed to the "fabric of American history, culture and society." Among the entries find an online exhibition on Jewish Veterans...
New York University
Nyu: Labor & the Holocaust: The Jewish Labor Committee
Resource traces the Jewish Labor Committee from its inception in American labor history, through its anti-Nazi work during WW II.
Indiana University
Iu: Literature as Lessons on the Diversity of Culture
Very scholarly article that looks at the role literature helps teach us about the diversity of our culture. The author looks at various aspects of literature and then gives teacher resources and a helpful bibliography.
Other
An American Jewish History
"One of the most interesting yet relatively unknown aspects of Jewish history concerns Jewish involvement with the creation of America." Use this site to learn how Jewish people were involved with creating America.
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech: At Home With Multicultural Adolescent Literature
List of "Must read," multicultural literature for the adolescent reader. The books are categorized by the culture that they represent and by reading level. An excellent resource for teachers and students alike.
Other
Jews in America: Portal to Jewish American History
Complete with music from Aaron Copland, the Center for Jewish History provides an interactive website that traces the history of Jews in the United States from 1654 until today. Authors provide a searchable gallery of photographs,...
Curated OER
Confirmation Class of Miami's Oldest Synagogue, 1931
The National Humanities Center offers a comprehensive site chronicles the history of antisemitism and assimilation that made up the Jewish Experience in America. Site discusses Jewish immigration and status in society.