Instructions

Newspaper Analysis: Have students analyze articles from Jewish American newspapers, such as The Forward or The Jewish Daily Forward, to explore how the Jewish community has been represented in American media over time.
Creative Journalism: Ask students to write their own article or editorial from the perspective of a Jewish American during a specific historical event (e.g., the Great Depression, Civil Rights Movement). Focus on how the Jewish community might have responded to or been affected by these events.

Materials

Computer/Tablet