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Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Schools of California: The Torah Tells

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate how the Bible is used as an archaeological resource to supplement artifacts and other writings. The lesson plan consists of objectives, materials, an activity, and handouts.
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University of Calgary

Sources: The Tragic History of the "Omer" Season

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information behind the Omer. Also traces the observance of the ritual among Ashkenazic Jews.
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University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Mishnah

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource thoroughly describes what the Mishna is, including the historical aspect and how it's organized. There's also a section which tells the difference between Mishnah and Midrash.
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Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Schools of California Online: The Ancient Hebrews

For Students 9th - 10th
The virtual museum investigates the ancient Hebrews. Topics examined are the land, the common people, the Exodus, beliefs, archaeology, and artifacts. A glossary and additional links are included.
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US Holocaust Memorial Museum

U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: The November 1938 Pogroms

For Students 9th - 10th
From the United State Holocaust Memorial Museum, this resource describes the anti-semitic pogroms, or race riots, in Germany on Kristallnacht (the Night of Broken Glass) in November of 1938.
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The History Place

The History Place: Statistics of the Holocaust

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from The History Place has a chart with the number of Jewish people killed in the Holocaust. Nearly 6 million Jewish people were murdered. This site is disturbing its apparent accuracy of the Jewish slaughter.
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Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Moroccan Synagogues: A Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice survey of the many Jewish synagogues found in Morocco. Many of them were built during the Jewish Diaspora.
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Akhlah: Shabbat

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about the holiest day in the Jewish week. Features include an explanation of shabbat and coloring pages for children.
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Other

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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How to Learn Gemara

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to interpret the Gemorah.
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The Latter Rain: Pharisees

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses Pharisees' beliefs and relationships with Christians and their place in Jewish society at the time of Jesus.
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Pharisees & Saducees

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary sources place the Pharisees and Sadducees in context of their time.
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Torah Tots: Shavout

For Students 3rd - 5th
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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Jewish Path: Notes on Counting the Omer

For Students 9th - 10th
Many questions and answers about the Omer. Describes such things as when Jews should begin counting the Omer and what to do if the counting is skipped one night.
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Gregorian Chants

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the history of the Gregorian Chant as it originated from Egyption monks.
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West Ark Church of Christ: A Study of Galatians

For Students 9th - 10th
An outlined overview of Galatians that focuses on the main points of the book. It provides a good introduction, then you can click on the specific chapters to read a more detailed commentary on the book.
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Aish.com: What Is a Rabbi?

For Students 9th - 10th
Aish.com answers the title question, describes how a rabbi differs from clergymen in other religions, and briefly describes how a Jewish person becomes a rabbi.
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Chaver: The Mishnah

For Students 9th - 10th
This research site from Chaver.com describes the Mishnah in-depth: "The Art of Writing the Oral Tradition," "The Decalog as Wisdom Literature," and "Woven Texts: Literary Form in Ancient Hebrew Legal Codes."
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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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Holiday Fun and Games: Shavuot

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What is Shavuot? This site features background information, coloring pages, games and more.
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Martin Buber Homepage: Religious Thought of Martin Buber

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Martin Buber, his philosophy and thought on religion.
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: The Jewish Diaspora

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines the Jewish Diaspora and provides a map indicating its locations.
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Torah.org: Classes on Jewish Holidays: Pesach

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief description of Pesach, or Passover, and see a picture of a Seder plate.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Lois Lowry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the author Lois Lowry when you visit this informative site. Web English Teacher provides links for lesson plans and activities involving this author's work.

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