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Passover Alphabetical Order Worksheet
In this online interactive Passover worksheet, students examine 16 Passover-related words and then write them in alphabetical order on the lines provided. This worksheet may also be printed for classroom use.
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Passover Word Jumble
In this online interactive Passover worksheet, students examine 20 Passover-related words in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 20 sets of letters. This worksheet may also be printed for classroom use.
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Students participate in various activities which address Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. In this holiday lesson plan, students are exposed to Hebrew songs and construct Haiku poems about Yom Kippur.
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Students research the importance of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. For this holiday lesson, students are introduced to the meaning behind these Jewish holidays and identify geography of Israel.
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Judaism-Passover: The Hebrew Language
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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Find the Passover Words
For this Passover worksheet, students locate six words related to the Passover in a word find. Words include: Leaven, Matzah, Moses, Egypt, Haggadah, and Seder.
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The Passover Vs. Fourth of July Debate
Students engage in a debate regarding the Passover vs. Fourth of July holidays for American Jews. They form teams, one for the Fourth of July and one for the Passover and research their topic to build their arguments. After time to...
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Find the Chametz
In this Passover worksheet, students circle each food that has leavening. They circle cookies, cake and doughnuts. Fresh vegetables, chocolate, ice cream and popcorn are left.
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Chanukah Scavenger Hunt
Students complete a Chanukah-themed scavenger hunt using Internet resources. They access a variety of Websites and save graphics and text on a disc. Students also create a picture using a program on a Chanukah-themed Website.
Mechon Mamre
Mechon Mamre: Shemini Atzeret and Simkhat Torah
Discusses Shemini Atzeret and its relation to Sukkot and Simkhat Torah. Also discuses the Torah in relation to the holiday. Provides lists of dates on which Shemini Atzeret falls.
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Akhlah: The Jewish Children's Learning Network
An important resource that provides access to Jewish prayers, stories and rituals Akhlah is specifically designed for the youngest child while maintaining accuracy about the subject matter.
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Jewish learning.com: Knish Dough and Filling
This resource provides a recipe for Knish Dough and Filling. Also provides links and resources for more information on the Jewish culture.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Why Is This Passover Different From Past Passovers?
Article reports on the meaning of Passover when the world is experiencing high numbers of refugees in many countries.
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My Jewish Learning: Rosh Hashanah
A comprehensive resource about Rosh Hashanah sponsored by Hillel, the foundation for Jewish student life at universities around the world. Learn about the themes explored in Rosh Hashanah liturgies, the origins of the holiday, foods that...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Judasim
This resource presents a wealth of information regarding the Jewish religion. Content ranges from ancient Jewish history to holidays and festivals, to the importance of the synagogue.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: The Hebrew, or Jewish, Calendar
An encyclopedia entry about the Jewish calendar with information on the history of the calendar as well as on the modern Jewish calendar, which dates from 3761 BCE. Names of the months, length of the months, leap years, and similar...
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Torah Tots: Shavout
Defines Shavuot and applies it to modern day. Also lists the Ten Commandments (in English and Hebrew). Discusses customs of the holiday.
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Torah Tots
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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Holiday Fun and Games: Shavuot
What is Shavuot? This site features background information, coloring pages, games and more.
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How We Celebrate Yom Kippur
A series of short articles on the Jewish holiday. Click on the left side navigation bar to get to other stories such as "Tips on Fasting", "The Happiest Day of the Year" and more.
Jewish Federations of North America
Jewish Federations of North America: Shabbat at Home
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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Union for Reform Judaism: Jewish Holidays
Explore and learn about the Jewish holidays and their traditions from the point of view of Reform Judaism. Includes a holiday calendar.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Jewish Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Jewish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Uri Kids: Judaism
Scroll your mouse over the page to find out what the pictures symbolize. Click Celebrations, Sacred Spaces, Basic Beliefs, and/or Resources to learn about the Jewish religion.