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The holiest day for the Jewish People, Yom Kippur, encourages a full day of reflection, atonement, and fasting. Students learn about Yom Kippur and how it is observed in Jewish culture with a short and engaging video.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the final question from the video to start a discussion or reflection essay
- Encourage learners to write about what they would atone for if they had 24 hours to think about it
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Pros
- Relates Yom Kippur to the lives of students who may or may not share the Jewish faith
- Provides closed captions
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- None