Jewish Museum: Immigration

Young scholars examine how American Jews affect music and entertainment. They identify problems between immigrants and their children. They relate the Jewish American issue to those of African Americans.

Tenth graders examine the role of Jewish Americans in the 1900s. They examing the changes in industry and inventions. They also identify how Jewish Americans changed society and religious organization.

Stories of six Holocaust survivors who immigrated to the US after World War II.

Article about the weak response that countries made to the need to open up immigration to more Jewish refugees prior to World War II. The arguments sound very familiar today.

The story of the once thriving Jewish community in the mining town of Kirkland Lake is profiled. Eventually the synagogues and businesses declined leaving only the people's stories and archival materials of the time.

Young scholars examine Jewish life in America. In this social studies lesson plan, students read the article "We Shall Go to America" which features the experiences of Jewish immigrants in America. Young scholars respond to questions...

Discussion of the role American Jewish immigrants played in the success of the garment industry from Levi Jeans to Florsheim shoes. This exhibition highlights the impact these immigrants had on the world of fashion through images,...

Article about the coverage and response that news of the Holocaust received at various times throughout World War II.