Part Two

Explain. Explain why Jews immigrated from Eastern Europe to the United States and the circumstances that made New York an appealing destination for immigrants (see “Teacher Resources” below for information on Jewish immigration and New York)
Explain. Describe to students what life was like living on the Lower East Side for Jewish immigrants in the early 1900s
Read the excerpt of an article where Clara Lemlich discusses young working girls.
- Discuss: What is Clara Lemlich trying to convey about everyday life?
Assignment. Write a letter to a friend or relative back in eastern Europe about the advantages and/or disadvantages of life on the Lower East Side. Would you encourage them to immigrate or discourage them from doing so?