Young scholars form groups to help each other read, analyze, and conduct research on important background information about Jews and their assimilation into modern American society. They write their own stories of assimilation.

High schoolers discover, through analysis of media and of primary source historical documents, how Jews achieved high levels of assimilation and acceptance under Islamic rule during the Golden Age of Spain, from the tenth to the twelfth...

Students read a collection of stories and watch videos to learn about the Jewish assimilation in American literature. In this American literature activity, students watch videos about Judaism, read stories from a contemporary Jewish...

Students compare and contrast assimilation and acculturation. They explain the idea of "The Melting Pot" as it relates to what it means to be American. They write an 8 page response paper on a selected author.

Why are some immigrant groups in the United States embraced while others become disenfranchised? To answer this question, teams investigate why groups emigrated to the US, why some of these these peoples were...

Middle schoolers explore the concept of sacred giving. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students research the tzedakah model as they read primary sources. Middle schoolers also participate in a Jewish tzedakah and reflect on the...

Learners research Janusz Korczak, students in the ghetto, and discuss why Janusz Korczak gave his life to march to his death with the Learners.

The Jewish Museum presents a virtual array of artwork focused on Jewish immigration to the United States. Classroom activities are provided in conjection with art pieces.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Jewish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)

This essay from the National Humanities Center tracks Jewish immigrants in America, discusses antisemitism and assimilation experiences through the twentieth century. Includes a guide for student discussion and online resources.

An excerpt from Abraham Cahan's novel Yekl: A Tale of the New York Ghetto and Charles Chesnutt's short story "The Wife of His Youth" that describe challenges of assimilation into American culture.

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.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Israeli Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)