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Preface to the Readings From Exodus: Remembering the Passover and Exodus

For Students 9th - 10th
A good orientation to the book of Exodus and the religious significance of the Exodus of Moses and the people of Israel.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Passover

For Students 6th - 8th
This Jewish Virtual Library web page offers a very nice outline and explanation of the Passover Seder.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Passover

For Students 6th - 8th
This web page offers a very nice outline and explanation of the Passover Seder with the use of a popular Jewish poem.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Why Is This Passover Different From Past Passovers?

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the meaning of Passover when the world is experiencing high numbers of refugees in many countries.
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A&E Television

History.com: Passover

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive resource for learning why the Jewish holiday of Passover is celebrated. Topics covered are history, traditions, the Seder, symbolism, and more. Makes extensive use of video to tell the story.
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Smart History

Smarthistory: The Golden Haggadah

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a description of the Haggadah which is used to tell the story of Passover around the Seder table each year, in particular, the Golden Haggadah, which is one of the most lavishly decorated medieval Haggadot. With links to...
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Judaism 101

Judaism 101: Pesach: Passover

For Students 9th - 10th
Wonderful information about the meaning of Passover, how Jews prepare for the holiday, and the order and contents of the seder.
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Easter

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explains the history of Easter, its significance in religion, and its traditions and customs, and presents links to Easter arts and crafts lessons and resources.
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Daily Bible Study the Ten Plagues

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent site to help with research on the Ten Plagues in the book of Exodus. It describes the situation in Egypt that the time and gives Biblical references for each plague.
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Akhlah: Passover

For Students 3rd - 5th
Find out more about the Jewish Passover by visiting this colorful resource. Includes craft ideas and coloring pages.
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Project Genesis: Passover (Pesach)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides numerous links to information about Pesach. Links focus on explaining the contents of the Haggadah and Pesach seder.
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Hanu Kat and the Mat Zebra Maze

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource presents a special story for celebrating Passover in which a very grumpy MatZebra, named Bitter Herb, learns the importance of thinking new thoughts.
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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: And You Shall Tell Your Children

For Students 9th - 10th
Even in the midst of the horror of the Holocaust, the Jewish people kept their religious traditions. "Walk" through this online exhibit and view how they celebrated Passover before, during, and after the Holocaust.
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Teacher Planet

Teacher Planet: Passover

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Lesson plans are provided on the Jewish holiday of Passover. Teach your students about Jewish religion and culture through games, worksheets, clipart, and more.
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: The Feast of the Passover

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Feast of the Passover", created by Dieric the Elder Bouts from 1464-67 (Oil on panel).
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Judaism 101

Judaism 101: The Counting of the Omer

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides historical background. Also explains why it is that Jews count the Omer. Provides the dates of Lag B'Omer.
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A&E Television

History.com: The History of Easter

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses in detail the history of Easter from its origins to its symbols. This annual holiday commemorates Christ's resurrection. Links to related video clips are included.
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Davka: A Growing Haggadah

For Students 9th - 10th
This Passover Haggadah, which tells the story of Passover for the Seder meal, is revised and updated annually and can be downloaded. Illustrated.
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: The Passover

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Passover", created by Tintoretto from 1577-78 (Oil on canvas, 265 x 370 cm).
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Torah Tots

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What's the story behind Pesach/Passover? Use this informative site to learn more about the traditions behind this Jewish religious holiday.
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Utah State University

Teacher Link: Celebrations: A Resource Guide for Teachers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
TeacherLINK at Utah State University offers a wealth of topics and project information on celebrations held throughout the world. Click on "Topics and Authors," to access a long list of available lesson plans on a variety of...
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Exodus: History Writ Large

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A lesson plan on the story of Moses and the Exodus. It is based on the video/DVD entitled "Exodus: History Writ Large."
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University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Uncle Eli's Passover Haggadah

For Students 3rd - 5th
This resource provides the text of a children's story about Passover, with clickable links to definitions of special terms.
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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.