Artifacts of Action: Jewish Life in the Era of Mass Immigration

How did the mass immigration of the early 20th century impact DC, specifically DC’s Jewish community? Discover local stories and discuss how to integrate them into your US history curriculum using Project Zero inquiry techniques.

This is an Educator Program presented in collaboration with Project Zero DC and the Washington International School Institute of Teachers (WISIT).

Image: Passport (ticket) wallet made from coarsely woven material, displaying advertisements for the Holland-America Line (Holland-Amerika Linie): Rotterdam-New York on the outside covers and inside folds. These wallets were used by immigrants to hold passports, personal documents, and travel tickets. Gift of Tash Hymen, Capital Jewish Museum Collections.