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Ahavat Israel: Yom Kippur :The Day of Atonement

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines Yom Kippur. Discusses kaparot, atonement, treatment of food and clothing.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: All About the Holidays

For Students 1st - 6th
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

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn more about Hanukkah with this resource. There are craft ideas, recipes, and blessings in Hebrew.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Crafts for Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
Choose from dozens of simple crafts including activities for the holidays, animal crafts and much more.
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Cyber Kids: Happy Hanukkah

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of why Hanukkah falls on different days every year. Illustrates the differences between the Gregorian and Jewish calendars.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: The American Jewish Experience Through the Nineteenth Century

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Utah State University

Teacher Link: Light in Festivals

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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....
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Union for Reform Judaism: Jewish Holidays

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore and learn about the Jewish holidays and their traditions from the point of view of Reform Judaism. Includes a holiday calendar.
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Curated OER

Cyber Kids: Happy Hanukkah

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of why Hanukkah falls on different days every year. Illustrates the differences between the Gregorian and Jewish calendars.