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Why Christmas: Hanukkah: The Jewish Festival of Lights

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn all about the history and traditions of the Jewish Festival of Lights known as Hanukkah.
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History.com: Amid the Holocaust's Horrors, Many Jews Found Ways to Mark Hanukkah

For Students 9th - 10th
From carving menorahs on stolen blocks of wood to creating makeshift wicks from scraps of fat and used loose threads, concentration camp inmates devised covert ways to celebrate the holiday. All over Europe Jews found ways to celebrate...
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Odyssey: Teacher Zone: Middle East: Israel/palestinian Territories Stay

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions on the nature of conflict. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion, holidays and culture of this region....

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