American Jewish History class

Part 1:

Pick any 3 out of 7 essays: Each Essay Need include 4 paragraphs, 300-320 words.

1. Where and why is Jewish demographics headed to in America and why? What can be done to reverse the trend? 

 

2. What Jewish group from the orthodox, conservative, and reform is most likely to have a good survival rate into the future and why?

  3. What different groups and in what amounts make up Jewish people in America?

4. What are the some of the main differences of a Yeshiva education verses a Jewish day school education in America as discussed in class etc…?

  5. What is anti-Semitism towards Jews in America and what can be done to limit it?

6. In what ways does the feminism movement in America possibly affect Jews/ Jewish continuity in America? 

7. What Jewish organizations as mentioned in class facilitate all types of assistance to fellow Jews in America and why were they created? (Chaverim / hatzalah/ Free burial / Visiting the sick) etc … How dedicated are these groups etc…?  Are they volunteers mainly or paid? Why? 

Part 2: Assignment: 2 – 3 pages

Research paper: Pick someone who immigrated to America and find out why they came to America?