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The Purim Section

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides links to a variety of topics involving Purim. Includes the "mitzvot of Purim" and a description of why Jews wear masks on the holiday.
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Jewish Federations of North America

Jewish Federations of North America: Shabbat at Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how people in the Jewish community observe in their homes the special day of rest known as Shabbat and what its unique traditions are.
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Jewish Federations of North America

Jewish Federations of North America: About Bar/bat Mitzvah

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn comprehensive details about the history and religious significance behind the Jewish ceremony known as the 'bar/bat mitzvah.' This ceremony marks a Jewish child's coming of age or maturity.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Equal Status of Jewish Americans

For Students 3rd - 8th
This 3-page article provides a general overview of George Washington recognizing the equal status of Jewish Americans in 1790.
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Jewish News Weekly: Evil Eye and Other Superstitions

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Jewish traditions and customs.
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The Jewish Atlanta Times

For Students 9th - 10th
The Atlanta Jewish Times provides news and information about Jewish affairs with emphasis on the Atlanta metropolitan area.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Jewish Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Jewish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Teaching About Religion: Worldview Sampler

For Students 9th - 10th
You can "compare" nine worldviews between such religions as Buddhism, Hinduism and other major world religions. You can also examine elements of a particular worldview of interest.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The First American Bat Mitzvah

For Students 9th - 10th
Enlightening story of the first Bat Mitzvah to take place in America in 1922.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Karaites

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Jewish Virtual Library describes the beliefs of the Karaites. Also compares them to the Rabbanites.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Mezuzah

For Students 9th - 10th
The mezuzah can be found on the doorposts of many Jewish homes. This small case is a constant reminder of God's presence and God's commandments. Read about its other significance in this article.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Abraham

For Students 9th - 10th
This Jewish Virtual Library site shares a simple and easy to follow history and biography of Abraham.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Line of June 4, 1967

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the history of the demarcation lines between Israel and Syria--lines which in part caused the June War.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table

For Students 9th - 10th
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Statement by the Arab League States

For Students 9th - 10th
Arab statement after the state of Israel was announced includes declarations and demands.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: British White Paper of June 1922

For Students 9th - 10th
The British policy addresses misinterpretations of the Balfour agreement and attempts to ease Arab resentment and fear of Jewish domination through political promises.
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Unc: Basic Facts Regarding the Dead Sea Scrolls

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a list of 12 interesting facts regarding the Dead Sea Scolls.
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Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum: Jewish and Muslim Connection [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The Jewish Museum of New York City presents the "Jewish and Muslim Connection" a curriculum guide for the study of cultural and historical connections between two religions.
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World Council of Churches

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Council of Churches is a fellowship of 337 churches in more than 120 countries from a variety of Christian traditions. This resource includes ecumenical links, news and resources links, and information on WCC's mission and...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: The Ten Commandments

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with "The Ten Commandments," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...
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Jewish Federations of North America

Jewish Federations of North America: The Mezuzah: So Why Isn't It Straight?

For Students 9th - 10th
Why do Jewish people hang a 'mezuzah' at an angle to the doorpost of their homes? Learn all about this important Jewish object and its traditions.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Drancy Concentration Camp

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes what the Drancy concentration/death camp in France was like during WWII.
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Rmc Research Corporation: Kristallnacht

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This is a reading comprehension lesson plan featuring Kristallnact "Night of the Broken Glass." Middle school students will have an opportunity to learn through this interdisciplinary activity.
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Seymour Brody

Jewish Heroes in America

For Students 9th - 10th
Great biography which focuses not only on Szold's influential roles but her childhood and early adulthood.

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