OFEK: Learn Hebrew, Israeli Spirit, Israeli Innovation, Enrichment, and more
OFEK: Learn Hebrew, Israeli Spirit, Israeli Innovation, Enrichment, and more
At no Cost
Educators and schools, enrich your curriculum this Jewish American Heritage Month
(May 2025) withย โ Journey Through Jewish American Historyโย An engaging free
4-session recorded course that brings the inspiring story of American Jewry into your classroom
This course is available only to schools, synagogues, and organizations committed to bringing meaningful Jewish heritage education to their students and communities.
* Recommended for 7th to 12th grade.
โ To request access to recorded content please fill out this form.
Each session covers key moments and themes in Jewish American history and
is best when watched in sequence. Each session will include a mix of presentations, maps, short readings suggestions, and multimedia materials to engage participants and deepen their understanding of the
rich and diverse history of Jews in America. Attendees will also be encouraged to share their insights, experiences, and questions throughout the course.โฏ
Arrival and Settlement (15 minutes)โฏ
Assimilation and Community Building
(16 minutes)โฏ
Challenges and Achievementsย in the 20th Centuryย
(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.
