Exodus as a Source of Hope for Enslaved Black Americans | Black and Jewish America

Discover how enslaved Black Americans interpreted the Hebrew Bible and the story of Exodus as a story of hope against slavery and why they identified with the Israelites. Students will also analyze the lyrics and the meaning behind African American Spirituals like “Go Down Moses,” and why customs and traditions are important to both Jewish and African Americans. This lesson supports literacy, historical empathy, and critical analysis.