Instructional Video1:47
Curated Video

How to Blow a Shofar

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Master the art of coaxing music from a shofar, or ram's horn, an instrument played on certain Jewish holy days.
Instructional Video1:47
Curated Video

How to Fast on Yom Kippur

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Giving up food and drink is an important part of this Jewish holiday, the Day of Atonement, because it helps focus the mind on repentance. Stay strong mentally and physically with these tips.
Instructional Video1:31
Curated Video

How to Cook a Festive Hanukkah Meal

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - A delicious dinner that incorporates festive Jewish traditions can be the best part of your Hanukkah celebration with family and friends.
Instructional Video1:56
Curated Video

How to Celebrate Hanukkah

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Hanukkah commemorates the battle to rededicate the Temple of Jerusalem and the miracle in which, according to tradition, a tiny bit of oil burned for eight days. Here's how to celebrate this Jewish holiday.
Instructional Video2:27
Curated Video

How to Make a Noodle Kugel

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - People of any faith can prepare this fantastic traditional Jewish noodle dish.
Instructional Video1:54
Curated Video

How Not to Attend a Passover Seder

9th - Higher Ed
It's one of the rituals of spring if you have a lot of Jewish friends: the annual seder invitation. Here's what not to do if you want to keep that friendship alive.
Instructional Video1:37
Curated Video

How to Keep Hanukkah Candles from Tipping Over

9th - Higher Ed
Enjoy the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah with peace of mind, knowing that the flickering candles in your menorah will stay put.
Instructional Video0:43
Curated Video

Trump: 'If you're Jewish and a Democrat you need your head examined'

9th - Higher Ed
Trump: 'If you're Jewish and a Democrat you need your head examined'Reuters
Instructional Video23:51
Curated Video

The story of Esther and Haman

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can explain why the story of Esther is important for Jews. Key learning points: - The Jewish festival of Purim remembers Esther, queen of Persia, who was secretly Jewish. - Haman, the king's chief minister, hated Jews...
Instructional Video18:55
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Deborah Riley Draper - Olympic Pride, American Prejudice

Higher Ed
Deborah Riley Draper is a writer, director, filmmaker, producer, and author of Olympic Pride, American Prejudice. Her documentary and book explore the untold story of 18 African-American athletes who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics,...
Instructional Video13:52
Professor Dave Explains

The Eastern Mediterranean Part 3: Second Temple Judaism (500 BCE – 100 CE)

9th - Higher Ed
Continuing with our study of the Israelites, we reach the period known as Second Temple Judaism. This is because the Israelites were permitted to return to Jerusalem from exile in Babylon and reconstruct their temple. This is also the...
Instructional Video18:05
Professor Dave Explains

The Eastern Mediterranean Part 2: The Israelite Monarchy (1000 – 500 BCE)

9th - Higher Ed
Continuing with the Israelites, let's examine the Israelite monarchy, which according to scripture began with Saul, who was followed by David, and Solomon. What can we say about these figures and this time period? How did the monarchy...
Instructional Video8:18
Curated Video

How CE became an alternative to AD

6th - Higher Ed
Are atheists trying to erase Jesus from history?
Instructional Video2:09
Great Big Story

Aaron Levitz, Baking a New Beginning in Ukraine

12th - Higher Ed
Explore Aaron Levitz's journey from New York to Uzhhorod, Ukraine, where he's sparking a Jewish cultural revival through his unique bakery.<br/>
Instructional Video16:15
Curated Video

Does Queen Elizabeth have any Black, Jewish, or Muslim Ancestors?

6th - Higher Ed
Does Queen Elizabeth have any Black, Jewish, or Muslim Ancestors?
Instructional Video2:06
Great Big Story

Aaron Levitz, Baking a New Beginning in Ukraine

12th - Higher Ed
Explore Aaron Levitz's journey from New York to Uzhhorod, Ukraine, where he's sparking a Jewish cultural revival through his unique bakery.
Instructional Video2:15
Curated Video

Differences Between the Colonies

9th - Higher Ed
The 13 colonies were all part of the British Empire, but they had many differences, from colonists' views on religious freedom to how they educated their children.
Instructional Video2:38
Curated Video

Mildred Cohn: Trailblazing Biochemist

9th - Higher Ed
Mildred Cohn shattered gender and religious barriers to revolutionize biochemistry, developing techniques with far-reaching applications in medicine and agriculture.
Instructional Video10:23
Curated Video

Why Aren't Angels Scary Anymore?

6th - Higher Ed
As beings that mediate between heaven and earth, angels have been the focus of both fascination and fear for centuries. In the past, they’ve been described as fireballs, forms without substance, or massive beings that collect blood or...
Instructional Video6:16
PBS

Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore

9th - Higher Ed
Made from clay and animated by the sacred word of G-d, the golem of Jewish origin has evolved from a 6th-century meditation of creation, to a source of labor, and finally, an avenging symbol of redemption. The golem many people recognize...
Instructional Video3:04
Great Big Story

Trying Japanese and Jewish Fusion Food

12th - Higher Ed
Embark on a gastronomic journey with Sawako Okochi and Aaron Israel, the culinary power couple behind Shalom Japan. Breaking boundaries and building bridges, their restaurant seamlessly fuses the rich traditions of Jewish and Japanese...
Instructional Video4:48
Wonderscape

World War II's Early Years: The Atlantic Battle and Rise of Nazi Atrocities

K - 5th
This video covers the initial years of World War II, focusing on the Battle of the Atlantic and the rapid expansion of Nazi Germany. It describes the devastating impact of German U-Boats, the fall of several European nations, and the...
Instructional Video7:59
Wonderscape

Jewish Beliefs and Customs: A Tapestry of Tradition and Modernity

K - 5th
This video delves into the shared beliefs and customs that unify Jewish people, despite their diverse backgrounds and practices. It covers key concepts like Sadaka, Tikkun Olam, Shabbat, and various Jewish holidays, including Passover,...
Instructional Video6:58
Wonderscape

Exploring Judaism: History, Beliefs, and Cultural Diversity

K - 5th
This video provides an insightful journey into the history, beliefs, and cultural diversity of Judaism. Tracing its origins to Abraham, the video discusses Judaism's transition from polytheism to monotheism, influencing religions like...