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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: The Synagogue on Praska Street

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about prewar life for the Jewish people by studying Jewish symbols, researching synagogues, and reading testimonies. Young scholars will use the Zagreb Synagogue, which was destroyed during WWII, as a case study. Materials include...
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Davka: A Growing Haggadah

For Students 9th - 10th
This Passover Haggadah, which tells the story of Passover for the Seder meal, is revised and updated annually and can be downloaded. Illustrated.
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Judaism 101

Judaism 101: Signs and Symbols of Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice listing and descriptions of the major symbols found in Judaism. Includes descriptions of the Mezuzah, Tzitzit and Tallit, and more.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Mezuzah

For Students 9th - 10th
The mezuzah can be found on the doorposts of many Jewish homes. This small case is a constant reminder of God's presence and God's commandments. Read about its other significance in this article.
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Jewish Federations of North America

Jewish Federations of North America: The Mezuzah: So Why Isn't It Straight?

For Students 9th - 10th
Why do Jewish people hang a 'mezuzah' at an angle to the doorpost of their homes? Learn all about this important Jewish object and its traditions.