Tracing the history of Jewish Americans from their first settlement in 1654 to the present, this documentary illustrates the struggles they face in maintaining a sense of their own identity.
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The Veil and a New Muslim Identity
Read personal points of view on why some young women in France choose to wear headscarves.
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Three Parables for Integration
Explore themes of assimilation and integration with three stories about the relationship between newcomers and their host societies.
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Transcultural Identities
Indian-American author Jhumpa Lahiri reflects on the difficulties of balancing her dual identities.
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Turning Points
Consider the factors that cause people to stand up to injustice by reading musician Billy Bragg’s recollection of how influential the 1970s Rock Against Racism rally was to him.
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Two Who Dared
Learn how the Sharps' rescue work began with a phone call from the American Unitarian community asking for their leadership in the refugee crisis in Prague, 1939.
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Understanding Strangers
Consider the opportunities and challenges that arise when we encounter strangers.
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What is a Nation?
Consider the idea of what makes a nation using the opinions of philosophers, reporters, and the general public.
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