Evidence of Learningmore
• Participants will be able to explain how Bella Abzug and Queen Esther used/controlled their outward appearance to gain power or change the way others perceived them.
• Participants will be able to relate the costumes they choose to identities or personas that they are expressing.
• Participants will be able to identify how their own experiences/feelings around clothing and how they dress are similar to or different from others in the group or from Bella Abzug and Queen Esther.
Lesson Contributors
The Jewish Women’s Archive is a national public history organization dedicated to telling the stories of Jewish women and inspiring change and inclusivity in communities everywhere. The collections and encyclopedia on jwa.org invite learners of all ages to connect with role models from history and today. Nearly 100 lesson plans for kids, families, and adults help Jewish educators weave stories about identity and activism into programs about Jewish values, holidays, and ritual. And, JWA’s professional development programs and trainings encourage educators to connect with one another to create new ways of engaging the communities they serve. As we say at JWA, “You cannot be what you cannot see,” so check us out anytime, anywhere, at jwa.org.