MLK’s Jewish Connection

Topic: Social Justice

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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy of change through nonviolence and civil disobedience is well known. You might be surprised to know that he was deeply connected to the Jewish community. There were Jewish leaders like Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and Rabbi Joachim Prinz who stood by MLK's side in his fight for civil rights. How are these relationships still relevant today? After watching the video, use the prompts below to learn more and get your students thinking.

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