Ellis Island Experience

Each year fifth graders at TBE Hebrew School and Bet Ha'am study American Jewish history. For the past several years a major joint project has been in-depth research into family immigration history, culminating in a reenactment of arrival and processing at Ellis Island. The project involved months of research and preparation by the students and their families, and parents volunteer to take the parts of immigration officials, physicians, examiners, etc. on the day of the simulation. It is a wonderful learning experience for all involved!