Ancient Israel to 1880's America (The History of the Jewish People: A Story of Tradition and Change, Volume 1)

By Jonathan D. Sarna and Jonathan B. Krasner

Book Overview

Presents Jewish history from the turmoil and strife of Russia in the 1880's, to the great migration to the United States, the creation of the modern State of Israel, modern American Jewish life, and life in the Diaspora. Finally, a Jewish history book through which students can view their own lives and think about their futures The History of the Jewish People, Volume 2 was developed and written by two esteemed scholars, Jonathan D. Sarna and Jonathan B. Krasner. This dynamic text (for grades 5-7) is a rich presentation of Jewish history from the turmoil and strife of Russia in the 1880's, to the great migration to the United States, the creation of the modern State of Israel, modern American Jewish life, and life in the Diaspora. Each chapter helps students consider how their lives compare with the lives of our ancestors, how each generation adapts Judaism to its time and place, and how the decisions of previous generations influence our own lives and decisions.The History of the Jewish People, Volume 2 brings these times alive through a dynamic array of famous personalities, diverse source material, clear and concise charts, engaging activities, thought-provoking questions, and exciting graphics, including maps and more than 80 full-color historical and contemporary images.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874411920
• ISBN13: 9780874411928
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Behrman House Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Full color illustrations enrich this interactive text created especially for young Jewish students.

Professor Jonathan D. Sarna and Professor Jonathan B. Krasner combine their scholarly and teaching expertise in The History of the Jewish People Volume 1: Ancient Israel to 1880's America, an consumable textbook designed to involve junior high and high school students deeply and personally in the flow of history. Sample questions and observations with blank lines for the student to write in an answer include "Describe one way you may have influenced a non-Jew by teaching him or her about Judaism and Jewish culture", and "In what ways are modern ghettos similar to those that were first established for Jews? In what ways are they different?" Each chapter includes a historical overview, investigative questions for students to explore, key vocabulary words, maps, spotlights of famous personages, and "then and now" sidebars that encourage reflection. Full color illustrations enrich this interactive text created especially for young Jewish students.