Instructions

  • Research: Assign students to learn about Jewish Americans in film and television (e.g., Steven Spielberg, Natalie Portman, and Jerry Seinfeld).

  • Film Analysis: Watch a clip from a film by a Jewish American director (e.g., “Schindler’s List” by Steven Spielberg) and discuss the themes related to Jewish American culture.

  • Creative Assignment: Students will write a short scene for a film or TV show based on Jewish American culture, integrating themes such as identity, family, or tradition.