Reflection: Jewish American Literature

As I reflect on the books that I've read for this project, I have truly gained a better understanding of the importance of Jewish American literature. As a future teacher, I think it is very important to incorporate minority literature into the classroom so that the students will be able to identify themselves within the books that they read. I also think its important to see other cultures and traditions through reading. Jewish Americans are just like any other minority group. They've struggled as a people a great deal and survived the treatment to become a very strong and powerful group. It is important not to let their history and customs die because there is no literature to keep it up. It is also important to teach other people about the culture in order to promote acceptance and awareness, hopefully sparking interest in other cultures as well. These books can provide a mirror and/or window for the students, both of which are important in understanding the world around us. The set showed these qualities within their personal stories, whether they were set in the war time or post war treatment, these books capture the true message of acceptance.