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Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

Topic

Jewish American Heritage

Summary

This 30-second promo video offers a quick and upbeat celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month.

Graphic design for Jewish American Heritage Month featuring a blue Star of David inside a red and blue circular emblem at the top, with the words “Jewish American Heritage Month” in bold blue and red text below. The background is white with scattered red and blue stars.

Lesson

Pump up the JAHM: Jewish American Heritage Month

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a mini-lesson on the history, diversity, and contributions of Jewish Americans.

Grades:

6 - 8

A family sits at a table eating a meal, with a man wearing a kippah and a child sharing food.

Lesson

An Eye on Jewish American Identity

Explore the visible and invisible layers of the rich and varied identities within the Jewish American community. Confront the pitfalls of “single story” thinking.

Grades:

6 - 8

Jewish food on light background. Traditional food concept. Flat lay, top view, copy space

Lesson

Discovering the Diversity of Jewish Americans

Explore the vibrant diversity of Jewish American identity and the cultural values and traditions that unite the community.

Grades:

6 - 12