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Ahavat Israel: Yom Kippur :The Day of Atonement
Defines Yom Kippur. Discusses kaparot, atonement, treatment of food and clothing.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: All About the Holidays
We celebrate many holidays but have you ever wondered how the tradition began? Find out through a collection of short, fun and informative videos about Christmas, Columbus Day, Halloween, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, President's Day, Ramadan,...
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Akhlah: Hanukkah
Learn more about Hanukkah with this resource. There are craft ideas, recipes, and blessings in Hebrew.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Crafts for Kids
Choose from dozens of simple crafts including activities for the holidays, animal crafts and much more.
Other
Cyber Kids: Happy Hanukkah
Brief description of why Hanukkah falls on different days every year. Illustrates the differences between the Gregorian and Jewish calendars.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: The American Jewish Experience Through the Nineteenth Century
Essay discussing immigration and acculturation of American Jews through the Nineteenth Century. Includes questions for guiding student discussion, historian debate and links to online resources.
Utah State University
Teacher Link: Light in Festivals
This lesson plan combines the study of cultural and religious festivals which center on light, with a science study of candle flames. The holidays which are covered are Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Le Re'veillon, Los Posados, and St. Lucia Day....
Other
Union for Reform Judaism: Jewish Holidays
Explore and learn about the Jewish holidays and their traditions from the point of view of Reform Judaism. Includes a holiday calendar.
Curated OER
Cyber Kids: Happy Hanukkah
Brief description of why Hanukkah falls on different days every year. Illustrates the differences between the Gregorian and Jewish calendars.