Description
“Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt The immigrant experience in the United States is part of our shared history. Most Jews living in the U.S. today have a parent, grandparent or great-grandparent who immigrated to North America in search of a new beginning; a better future. In this course, we will examine the conditions that have prompted Jewish emigration since 1492. Generations of Jews fled antisemitism and danger in Eastern Europe, while others simply hoped for a better life in “the land of opportunity.” In this course, we will discuss and research our own families’ immigrant stories as we study the different ports of entry through which Jews came to the United States. And we will look at the question, how did Jewish immigration change, affect and influence the communities in which they settled? Ariel Rozen has been involved in Jewish education in both formal and informal settings since her teens. She has been formally teaching for more than 15 years. Mrs. Rozen has a Bachelor’s Degree in Jewish Studies and a second Bachelor’s degree in Education, both from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Mrs. Rozen also holds a Master’s Degree in Academic Leadership, and is working on her Principal Certification. Mrs. Rozen is originally from Montreal, Canada but currently lives with her husband and three children in Houston, Texas.
Prerequisites
None
Course Objectives
Develop an understanding of the complex and varied factors that led to Jewish immigration to the United States. Consider and analyze the impact and influence Jewish immigrants had on their communities in the United States. Reflect on the real impact our personal family histories of immigration to the United States has had on our own lives, and the lives of our classmates.
Additional Requirements
None
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Details
Discipline:
Judaic Studies
Level:
High School Standard
Program:
OJSC
Grade:
8, 9, 10, 11, 12
When Offered:
Duration:
weeks
Lab Kit Purchase Required:
No
Accredited:
Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges
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