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Understanding Judaism Understanding Judaism

For Students 6th - 9th
For this Judaism worksheet, students add detail to a graphic organizer regarding Jewish beliefs, Jewish practices, Jewish holidays, and Jewish history.
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PPT
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The Ancient Middle East

For Teachers 7th - 9th
The foundations of Christianity and Judaism are detailed in these slides, accompanied by bright, vivid pictures and maps. This presentation would successfully supplement a lesson on world religions or to contextualize the history of the...
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Jewish Heroes Congress

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore Jewish heroes throughout history. In this character development and history lesson, students work in groups to research a Jewish hero. A life-size model of the hero is constructed. Students participate in a Jewish Heroes...
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Festivals of Light Hanukkah

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Five sessions make up a lesson on the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah. After reading and teaching young historians the history of the Jewish holiday, learners explore the celebration through hands-on activities and collaborative learning.
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Light in the Darkness

For Students 3rd - 6th
Include Hanukkah into classroom workstations during the holiday season with energetic activities and games. Children learn about the Jewish culture, play games, make crafts, and learn how to cook delicious potato latkes.
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Hanukkah

For Students 1st - 4th Standards
How much do your students know about Hanukkah? Teach them about the sights, sounds, and traditions of the Jewish holiday with a language arts worksheet about Hanukkah.
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The Maccabees and Their Place in Jewish History

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students assume the role of a journalist employed by time Warner to examine data about the long-lost cave contining the tombs of Maccabees. A two page spread is created for the weekend edition of the magazine.
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H.A.V.P.A. - 10th Grade (Islamic and Judaic Cultures)

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In-depth and thorough, this presentation details the histories and main characteristics of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. A "Who," "what" and "where" slide helps to provide students with a learning objective and context for the...
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The Ancient Middle East

For Teachers 7th - 9th
A great background for a study on Judaism, the Old Testament, or world history, this presentation on the ancient Middle East is thorough and engaging. Viewers will appreciate the clear maps and vivid photographs as they explore the world...
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Worksheet
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The Ten Commandments

For Students 7th - 9th
This resource would be great for a Bible study group, private school, or those delving into the laws established by Moses for the Jewish people. Young theologians read the Ten Commandments as outlined in the Hebrew Bible. They then...
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An Ancient Revolution: The Written Word

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the Bible, one of the earliest written sources, as a compilation of narratives, and search the resources on the HERITAGE DVD-ROM for historical "proof" as well as create their own stories and scripts based on ancient...
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Judaism Graphic Organizer

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Jewish traditions worksheet, students complete the provided graphic organizer by adding details about Jewish history, beliefs, practices, and holidays.
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What is in a Synagogue

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
If you're teaching about the Jewish religion, you'll need this handy resource that describes what a Synagogue is. It discusses the basic history of Judaism and the three uses for a Synagogue. This resource is appropriate for private...
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Assemblies of Yahweh

The Maccabees and Hanukkah

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a reading of the story of the Maccabees. Elementary learners discover how Hanukkah came to be with comprehension questions and fun activities for a full lesson during the holidays.
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The Jewish Community in America, Past and Present

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students examine the beginnings of the Jewish Community in America. Using the internet, they examine the role of Jewish organizations and resources that are available to them. They compare and contrast the view of the community they...
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Pioneering Spirits: A Personalized History of Our Jewish Community

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils travel in groups to various stations to discover the history of the Jewish community. At each station, they read primary source documents about the history of their community and research their own family history. They mix...
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Worksheet
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What is Judaism?

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Judaism learning exercise, students read a 3-page article about the Jewish religion and traditions. Students then respond to 8 matching and 4 short answer questions based on the reading selection.
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The Five Major Religions

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Your 7th graders will have no problem understanding the similarities and difference in the tenets of the world's 5 major religions. This PowerPoint covers the history, major players, and philosophy of Christianity, Islam, Buddhism,...
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Discovering What Makes Up Culture

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine images of other cultures and express what they see that identifies those cultures. They discuss the components of the Jewish culture before listening to Miriam Nerlove Albert's, Shabbat. They write questions about...
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Judaism-Passover: The Hebrew Language

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Hebrew number worksheet, students practice writing the Hebrew numbers 1 through 10 after they read a 2 paragraph description of the ancient language.
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Lesson Planet Article
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Monotheistic Religions

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Religion is an important area of study in any history class.
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Social Studies/Bible: Who are the Jews?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students make dreidels and research one aspect of the Jewish culture.  In this Jewish culture lesson, students discover the rich history and culture of the Jewish people.  Students examine objects important to the culture such as a skull...
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Moses and the Ten Commandments

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students watch a video about Moses and the Ten Commandments; participate in discussion; create a replica table of the Ten Commandments, or create a picture illustrating the parting of the Red Sea.
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Haggadah Pesach

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students recognize that the seder is targeted for all types of learners and generations across time. They internalize that questions, and not merely the answers, are an integral part of the learning process, according to Jewish tradition.

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