Women's History Month Collection
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The Jewish Education Project
The Jewish Educator Portal's Women's History Month Resource Collection is here to help educators craft meaningful learning opportunities for learners of all types. Students can explore key historical events, learn about notable Jewish women, and examine important issues related to the social, historical, and cultural impact of women and girls.
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Biblical and Ancient History
A virtual exhibit honoring voices of Jewish women throughout history.
Information about the book, Osnat and Her Dove: The Story of the World's First Female Rabbi
In this Purim lesson, students consider inward identity and outward image through the lens of Jewish women.
This curriculum brings Biblical women to life and offers students a way to navigate their own complicated lives.
The Past 200 years
Israel’s only female premier was beloved by her nation but had her reputation tarnished with the outcomes of the Yom Kippur War.
Curriculum about the life of American Jewish activist Emma Lazarus.
Activity Guide for Emma Lazarus' poem "The New Colossus."
The 1960s and 1970s ushered in Jewish unity as Jews throughout the world banded together to free Soviet Jews.
A lesson plan on Henrietta Szold's bold assertion to say kaddish.
In this lesson, students analyze a daring challenge to the legal and social order of the time: Susan B. Anthony.
Resources on the history of the Equal Rights Amendment, and the Jewish women who were central to the effort.
A Jewish Women's Archive podcast on the 19th Amendment and the work that remains for women today.
Resources to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Bat Mitzvah in many settings.
You’ve heard of Golda Meir, but there are many women who contributed significantly to the State of Israel, before and after its establishment.
Online quiz about noteworthy Jewish women.
JDC salutes its female staff throughout history.
Learn about Henrietta Szold as a model for sparking change in the world.
Take a journey through the works and life of Chana Senesh and reveal her final secret message.
Get a glimpse into Golda Meir’s role as the prime minister of Israel.
Modern Times
Come for the music, stay for the history of a North American legend in Jewish music.
A discussion on grief and tragedy through the lens of Chancellor Schwartz's personal history.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the first Jewish woman to sit on the nation's highest court.
A selection of resources about extraordinary female athletes, including lesson plans, articles, and interviews.
Lessons exploring the ways in which stereotypes about females are depicted in greater society.
In this seven-unit series, the wonder women represent the most fundamental aspects of what makes a hero. Ages 5-8.
A discussion on grief and tragedy through the lens of Chancellor Schwartz's personal history.
Throughout the Ages
Two useful lists of picture books to engage ECE students in Women's History Month.
This packet focuses on Jewish American women’s history, with stories of women from the 1800s-1900s.
Jewish Women's Archive presents "Go and Learn", a series of lessons on identity.
Queen Esther, Asenath Barzani, Hannah Senesh, Minister Golda Meir and Bella Abzug changed the world.
Helpful guides for teaching Women's History Month.
Get to know some of the important Jewish women in history. Curricula, lessons, and more.