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Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month

Explore Jewish American Heritage, culture and history around Jewish American Heritage Month in May or any time during the school year with the following lesson plans, resources, and recommended reading lists.
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Published: April 29, 2026

 Resources on Jewish Identity
Jewish American Heritage Month site, organized by the Weizman National Museum of American Jewish History. 

What Does It Mean to be Jewish?
A lesson plan for 6-12 grade students to expand their understanding of what it means to be Jewish from Facing History and Ourselves.

Jewish Americans Mini Lessons from the Institute for Curriculum Services
These bite-sized “mini” lessons, each just 20–30 minutes long, explore aspects of Jewish American history and experience.  

Resources for Teaching Jewish History and Culture
National Network for Teaching Jewish Culture for K-12 educators to teach about Jewish culture and to bring Jewish stories into their classroom this May and beyond. 

A Sephardi & Mizrahi Education Toolkit
A collection of resources, recommendations and strategies for classroom educators to learn about Sephardi and Mizrahi heritage from Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa (JIMENA).

A Brief Overview of Mizrahi Jewish Identity and History
Background information compiled by Facing History and Ourselves

LGBTQ+ Jewish Heroes
Created by Keshet, a Jewish LGBTQ+ equity organization, this series explores information that celebrates LGBTQ+ Jews who have transformed the world through their words and lives. 

Lesson Plans from the Jewish Women’s Archive
Explore lesson plans that address topics such as Jewish women’s involvement in the Civil Rights and Labor movements, the developing role of women in Jewish ritual life, Jewish women’s contributions in fields from art to politics, and so much more!  

The Influence of Jewish American Workers on U.S. Labor History
This article outlines how the influence of Jewish American workers has changed the shape of American worker solidarity from the garment industry to today's biggest labor battles.

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Resources to Counter Antisemitism and Holocaust Denial

Check out this list of organizations that offer educators curriculum support and resources to address incidents of hate and bias in their school community.
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