Discover how six trailblazing Jewish-American figures, from legal pioneers to cultural icon, have shaped the nation’s cultural, political, and social landscape. This video and accompanying educators’ guide spotlight the lives and legacies of Louis Brandeis, Estée Lauder, Barbara Walters, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sandy Koufax, and Daveed Diggs. Use the video to engage your students in their remarkable stories, with accompanying discussion questions, reflection prompts, and learning activities in the guide.
Learn how six trailblazing Jewish American figures, from legal pioneers to cultural icons, have left their imprint on the nation’s cultural, political, and social fabric.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Louis Brandeis
03:55 Estée Lauder
06:37 Barbara Walters
13:05 Ruth Bader Ginsburg
17:11 Sandy Koufax
20:43 Daveed Diggs
24:07 Conclusion
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- After School and Beyond
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- Congregational Learning
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- Teen Engagement
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