Jewish American Heritage Month Video Lessons
With these video lessons for Jewish American Heritage Month, you can introduce students to one of the many cultures that makes up the fabric of the United States of America.
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As a nation of immigrants, the United States is better and stronger because Jewish people from all over the world have chosen to become American citizens. Since arriving in 1654, Jewish Americans have achieved great success, strengthened our country, and helped shape our way of life.
– A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America, 2006
Since 2006, the United States has recognized May as Jewish American Heritage Month. This spring, use some of our Edpuzzle Originals video lessons to teach your students about the contributions of Jewish Americans to our culture and country.
Video Lesson: “The New Colossus” by Emma Lazarus (Tone, Apostrophe)
The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and acceptance. Jewish poet Emma Lazarus was inspired by the Statue of Liberty in her 1883 poem, “The New Colossus,” which explores themes of immigration and acceptance.
In this ELA video lesson, students will analyze the use of tone and apostrophe.
Video length: 7 mins. 43 secs.
Video Lesson: Women’s Rights Movement
Students will explain the origins and consequences of the Women’s Rights Movement in this social studies video lesson, which also focuses on two famous Jewish American figures in the movement: Betty Friedan, author of The Feminine Mystique, and feminist activist Gloria Steinem.
Video length: 8 mins. 10 secs.
Video Lesson: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
In this video lesson, students will explore the religious and cultural significance of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and discover some common ways these Jewish holidays are observed.
Video length: 5 mins. 46 secs.
Video Lesson: Hanukkah
Explore the origins of Hanukkah along with modern symbols and celebrations in this social studies video lesson.
Video length: 5 mins. 53 secs.
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