Students will explore the Soviet Jewry Freedom Movement through two powerful videos: U.S. Representative John Lewis Speaking for Soviet Jews (1987) and The Soviet Jewry Freedom Movement (Unpacked). By examining this historical social justice movement, students will gain insight into the broader themes of advocacy, solidarity, and global human rights. Using a set of 10 criteria, students will critically analyze the movement’s structure, impact, and legacy, applying these same

Students will examine the civil rights movement through two key films: Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech and The March (1964), a restored documentary on the March on Washington. After viewing, students will use 10 criteria to evaluate whether the movement meets the standards of a true social justice movement—analyzing its stated goals and actions, commitment to equity and human dignity, openness to dissent, use of nonviolence, reliance on truth over propag

Grade Level: 9-10 Duration of video 1: 5 minutes Themes: Methods vs. slogans, Non-violence & human dignity, Media literacy & misinformation, Inclusion & democratic participation, civil rights and dignity for all people Description: This lesson invites students to evaluate the Free Palestine Movement’s protests through 10 Criteria to analyze a Social Justice Movement. Students will examine activist messaging that uses social justice language. By applying the 10 Criteria Frame

Grade Level: 7-8 Duration of video 1: 15 minutes, 26 seconds Duration of video 2:  3 minutes, 52 seconds Duration of video 3:  18 minutes, 10 seconds Themes : Propaganda vs. justice, Communism, authoritarian control, manipulated language, media literacy, moral responsibility Description: This lesson uses historical case studies of authoritarian regimes to help students tell the difference between authentic justice movements and propaganda movements that use justice-themed la

Grade Level: 8–12 Duration of video 1: 7 minutes, 28 seconds Duration of video 2:  44 minutes Themes: Social psychology, Holocaust awareness, Nazism, World War II, media literacy and propaganda, social justice vs. hate movements, active citizenship, moral responsibility Description: This lesson begins with The Path to Nazi Genocide , a short introductory documentary that examines how the Nazis systematically excluded Jews from society and justified escalating violence. Stude

In this lesson, students will explore the contradictions of the American Revolution, particularly regarding slavery and inequality, and how these flaws led to movements for abolition, women’s suffrage, and civil rights.

In this lesson, students will watch the informative and engaging PBS mini-biography Louis Brandeis: The First Jewish Supreme Court Justice and reflect on the life and legacy of Justice Louis Brandeis (1856–1941), a trailblazing Jewish American. Students will explore his contributions to civil liberties, workers' rights, and the foundational right to privacy.

This moving interview on American Thought Leaders introduces two modern day heroes - Simon Deng and Charles Jacobs - who discuss the ongoing struggle against slavery, human trafficking, and genocide in Africa, and the impact of Islamist extremism. Simon Deng, formerly enslaved, shares his personal story of escape and the horrors of slavery in Sudan. He and Charles Jacobs, who helped free tens of thousands of slaves in Sudan, highlight the international community's lack of res

Loay Al-Shareef is a linguist, educator, and peace activist known for his efforts in promoting Arab-Jewish coexistence and combating misinformation. Raised in Saudi Arabia, he was taught anti-Israel and antisemitic narratives. However, after studying in France and living with a Jewish family, he realized that much of what he had been taught was false. This transformation led him to advocate for truth, fight Jew-hatred, and educate others about historical facts and shared Arab

This lesson focuses on the perspectives and experiences of Mosab Hassan Yousef, a former Hamas member who later became an informant for Israel. Students will learn about the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly through Yousef's perspective. The lesson will also address common misconceptions and the political narrative of genocide, particularly the claims surrounding the Gaza conflict.

In this lesson, students will explore the life and contributions of Dorothy Pitman Hughes, a Black feminist, child welfare advocate, and community activist.

"The Story of Artist Frida Kahlo" by Lillian Gray is an educational video exploring the life, challenges, and artistic legacy of Frida Kahlo, one of the most significant artists of the 20th century. In a time when most famous artists were men, she broke barriers, fearlessly painting taboo topics like pain, femininity, and personal struggles. The video highlights how her experiences—overcoming illness and a near-fatal accident—shaped her art, allowing her to express her identi

The fight for justice has never been fought alone. Asian American activists worked alongside Black, Latinx, and Indigenous leaders to challenge oppression and demand equality. Their contributions remain inspiring and relevant today, offering powerful lessons on solidarity, resilience, and social change. 

Grade Level: 6-12 Duration of video: Under 7 minutes Themes: Multiracial and Multicultural Alliances, Solidarity, Advocacy Image: March...

Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were united by a deep commitment to justice and human dignity. Heschel, a Jewish theologian and Holocaust survivor, believed that the fight for Black civil rights was a moral and spiritual imperative. He famously marched alongside Dr. King during the Selma to Montgomery march in 1965, later saying, “I felt my legs were praying.”

This is a "60 Minutes" episode that focuses on the story of Sir Nicholas Winton, a British humanitarian who famously rescued hundreds of Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia just before World War II, often referred to as "Nicky's Children." Meet Sir Winton and the people he saved!

Schindler’s List is a powerful film by Steven Spielberg that tells the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved over 1,100 Jewish people during the Holocaust by employing them in his factory. The movie shows the horrors of the Holocaust and the impact one person can make.

An exciting, endearing film about how a Catholic nun, Sister Gabrielle (played by Loretta Swit), and a group of Christian school children in France helped three Jewish children escape the Nazis. Due to antisemitic lies their parents told them, the Christian children are, at first, not very friendly to these unexpected Jewish strangers. In a short time, however, the children develop a strong bond.