OFEK: Learn Hebrew, Israeli Spirit, Israeli Innovation, Enrichment, and more
OFEK: Learn Hebrew, Israeli Spirit, Israeli Innovation, Enrichment, and more
We are excited that you have chosen to include Journey Through Jewish American History as part of your
curriculum for Jewish American Heritage Month (May 2025).
This 4-session recorded course will offer your students a meaningful exploration of the rich history,
contributions, and experiences of American Jewry.
Each sessionย covers key moments and themes in Jewish Americanย history and is best
when watched in sequence. Each session will include a mix of presentations, maps, short readings suggestions,
ย and multimedia materials to engageย participants and deepen their understanding of the rich and diverse
history of Jews in America.ย Attendees will also be encouraged to share their insights, experiences, and questionsย throughout the course.โฏ
Arrival and Settlement (15 minutes)โฏ
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Assimilation andย Community Building (16 minutes)โฏ
Challenges and Achievementsย in the 20th Century (22 minutes)โฏ
Contemporary Issues andย Future Directionsย
(17 minutes)โฏ
Written and Delivered by Leslie White:
The course is presented by Leslie White, a distinguished Holocaust andย Jewish studies educator with extensive experience in museum education,ย curriculum development, and student engagement. Leslie is passionate aboutย making Jewish heritage relevant and accessible to learners of all ages.
To ensure your students have the best learning experience, we recommend:
โ Using a large screen and speakers for clear viewing and audio.
โ Encouraging classroom discussions after each session to reflect on the content and deepen studentsโ understanding.
