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Immigration and Communal Responsibility
Curated Series - The Jewish Education Project
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This collection compiles new resources and articles about the current events in Minneapolis, as well as more general resources about immigration, protest, and communal responsibility through a Jewish lens.  

Topic
  • Social Justice
Setting
  • After School and Beyond
  • Congregational Learning
  • Teen Engagement

Immigration

Emma Lazarus

Curriculum about the life of American Jewish activist Emma Lazarus.

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Tell the story of the S.S. St. Louis through primary-source documents and photos, a film clip, and suggested additional resources.

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children refugees

"Students consider how the debate around the Wagner-Rogers Bill reflected competing ideas in the United States about national identity, priorities, and values."

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Welcome

A collection of resources on the Jewish value of welcoming the stranger

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Protest

Photo by Luis Alfonso Orellana (Unsplash)

How we talk about things matters from our partners at Facing History and Ourselves.

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civil discourse

A 6-part curriculum including grade-specific materials and materials for adults.

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5 Books to Read With Your Budding Activist

These stories feature bold characters, historical figures, and inspiring personalities.

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People protesting

News articles to use right now with learners

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Communal Responsibility

Statue of Liberty

This curriculum guide is a navigation of our Jewish responsibility toward civic engagement.

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THE COMMON GOOD IN TIMES OF CRISIS

This Teaching Idea invites students to explore how their actions and the actions of their leaders can help to promote the common good in a time of crisis. This framework can be used to discuss any complex global issue.

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Talking with Children about Difficult Topics

A dad holds and comforts his son

Three poignant suggestions for how to shape a child's reaction to frightening news.

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Helping Children Cope With Tragedy Related Anxiety

Mental Health America's resources for discussing tragedy and feelings of personal danger during uncertain times.

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Student and Teacher Standing Together

A brief guide to speaking to your students about a crisis as it unfolds by Learning for Justice.

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