Living the Legacy (LTL) uses primary sources to explore the roles of American Jews in the Civil Rights and Labor Movements. The 24 lessons that comprise LTL include art projects, text studies, role-playing opportunities, and more, providing new entry points to Jewish identification for young Jews interested in social justice. LTL is designed for use in both formal and informal settings with students in grades 8-12. The materials are flexible and easy to adapt.

Click through the slideshow to view images from LTL's most popular lessons.

Judith Frieze Intake Image

Unit 2, Lesson 3
Civil Disobedience: Freedom Rides    View lesson >>

Group with "Thou Shalt Love Thy Neighbor" sign

Unit 1, Lesson 2
How Does My Identity Inform My Actions?    View lesson >>

Photo of a Small Garment Factory

Unit 1, Lesson 2
From Suffering to Action, From the Individual to the Collective    View lesson >>

The Return from Toil

Unit 1, Lesson 3
Identity, Independence, and Becoming American Jews    View lesson >>

Bombing of The Temple, Atlanta, Georgia

Unit 1, Lesson 4
Power, Privilege, and Responsibility    View lesson >>

Boston Workmen's Circle Demonstration at Trader Joe's

Unit 1, Lesson 8
Contemporary Jewish Labor Campaigns: The Labor Movement Begins at Home    View lesson >>

Sign for Colored Waiting Room

Unit 2, Lesson 1
Moments of Personal Resistance    View lesson >>

Image of Heather Booth and Fannie Lou Hamer

Unit 2, Lesson 4
Community Organizing I: Freedom Summer    View lesson >>

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Living the Legacy is made possible in part by funds granted by the Covenant Foundation. The statements made and the views expressed, however, are solely the responsibility of the authors.