What's the story behind Pesach/Passover? Use this informative site to learn more about the traditions behind this Jewish religious holiday.

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.

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.

An excellent reference list of books about Jewish faith and culture. Includes an annotated bibliography and lists of books concerning issues such as Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Hanukkah, Passover, the Jewish holidays, and the Holocaust.

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 the New Year before, during, and after the Holocaust. View artifacts...

What is Yom Kippur? Use this informative site to discover more about this historical Jewish holiday. This site features background information, games, coloring pages and more.

Kids learn about Rosh Hashanah. The history and facts about this holiday that begins the start of the Jewish New Year.

Kids learn about Hanukkah. The history and facts about this holiday celebrated by Jewish people throughout the world.

Kids learn about Yom Kippur. The history and facts about this holiday that is the holiest of the Jewish days.

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.

Essay discussing immigration and acculturation of American Jews through the Nineteenth Century. Includes questions for guiding student discussion, historian debate and links to online resources.

Discusses meaning and customs of Yom Kippur. Provides detailed information about the actual service. Also provides list of dates of the holiday.

A question-and-answer fact sheet about Rosh Hashanah that addresses when, why, and how the festival is observed. Tells why the shofar is sounded on this day and why apples dipped in honey are eaten. Also explains the differences between...

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.

Defines Shavuot and applies it to modern day. Also lists the Ten Commandments (in English and Hebrew). Discusses customs of the holiday.

What is Shavuot? This site features background information, coloring pages, games and more.

Find out more about the Jewish Passover by visiting this colorful resource. Includes craft ideas and coloring pages.

Learn about the holiest day in the Jewish week. Features include an explanation of shabbat and coloring pages for children.

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....

"Yourpage.org is a Jewish educational website created to bring fun to Jewish learning." Includes stories, games, and activities suitable for elementary and middle school children. Also provides a guide for teachers and a section for...

Learn the complete story of Rosh Hashanah including history, customs, and recipes. Also learn about Yom Kippur which is celebrated ten days after Rosh Hashanuh and together make up the Jewish New Year.

What do you know about the history of Chanukah? Use this informative site to learn more about this Jewish holiday.

A series of four articles on the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. Click on the left side navigation bar to read about names, traditions, stories and a glossary.

Article reports on the meaning of Passover when the world is experiencing high numbers of refugees in many countries.