Curated OER
Menorah Banner Lesson Plan
Learners investigate Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights and examine the role of the Menorah during the celebration. They determine how dreidel, latkes, and the daily lighting of the Menorah are special to Jewish families. Finally,...
Curated OER
Let's Celebrate Hanukkah!
Students identify and analyze various multicultural celebrations. They list their prior knowledge of the Jewish Holiday known as Hanukkah and listen to various books about the celebration. Students also compare and contrast Hanukkah to...
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: The Synagogue on Praska Street
Learn about prewar life for the Jewish people by studying Jewish symbols, researching synagogues, and reading testimonies. Students will use the Zagreb Synagogue, which was destroyed during WWII, as a case study. Materials include...
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Community: December
Look at all the decorations used for December celebrations. Book has one to two words per page. Book includes audio narration in English, Turkish, and Spanish with text in English.
Other
Hanu Kat Celebrate Hanukkah and Passover
HanuKat offers a variety of playful, interactive ways for Jewish and non-Jewish students to celebrate Hanukkah and Passover. Content ranges from holiday stories, creative holiday activities, eCards, holiday recipes, and more.
Other
Akhlah: Hanukkah
Learn more about Hanukkah with this resource. There are craft ideas, recipes, and blessings in Hebrew.
Other
Happy Hanukkah
This site has a collection of essays from sixth graders in New York City about the holiday of Hanukkah. Read what Hanukkah means to them when you use this site.
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: State of Israel
This site from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the type and structure of the Israeli governmnet established in 1948. Links to each branch of the government are found on the orange menu bar.
Judaism 101
Judaism 101: Signs and Symbols of Judaism
A nice listing and descriptions of the major symbols found in Judaism. Includes descriptions of the Mezuzah, Tzitzit and Tallit, and more.
Other
Ahavat Israel: Yom Kippur :The Day of Atonement
Defines Yom Kippur. Discusses kaparot, atonement, treatment of food and clothing.
Other
Chabad.org: Chanukah
This resource offers information on Chanukah (Hanukkah). Read the tales of light, the story of Chanukah, explore a complete "how-to" guide on Chanukah, play games, and more!
TES Global
Blendspace: Chanukiyah Li Yesh I Have a Menorah
A fourteen-part learning module with links to imates, websites, and videos to use while learning about Chanukah.
A&E Television
History.com: History of Hanukkah
Short videos and articles produced for the History Channel on the history of Hanukkah, Hanukkah traditions, and similar subjects.