In Our Image: A Look at How Jewish Identity has Changed in America

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Jewish Peoplehood
8 - 12

Identity and the way we see ourselves is often influenced by the images we see in the media, and Jewish identity isn’t any different. Students will not only look at these forms of popular media as a mirror, reflecting (or even distorting) our image, but also in the way that it plays a role in how and why our identity is shaped.

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This curriculum guide was created by Jordan Magidson, 2008 graduate of the HUC-JIR School of Education. It was intended for high schoolers in a religious school setting.

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  • Congregational Learning
  • Teen Engagement

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