Grade 2 culminated their Immigration unit by transforming their classrooms and breakout spaces into an Ellis Island simulation. In the weeks prior, students took a deep dive into the topic of immigration, specifically through the lens of Jewish immigrants traveling through Ellis Island.

The journey began with reciting the Tefilat Haderech (Traveler's Prayer) in Hebrew. They then had to pass medical and legal screenings and go through customs. If they didn't pass the first time, students had to get back in line and try again! Once they entered America, they enjoyed a few activities with their families before concluding by singing the Shehecheyanu and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.