A short video outlines the origins of Hanukkah and the various traditions celebrated by the holiday. A great way to get class members talking about respect for all traditions.

Concepts

jewish holidays, hanukkah, winter celebrations, winter holidays

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Include in a study of the various holiday celebrations
• Invite in a community member to discuss the holiday in greater depth

Classroom Considerations

• Requires registration for a free PBS LearningMedia™ account to access the other features
• Part of a PBS series of holiday celebration resources

Pros

• Includes links to activities, discussion questions, and teacher materials

Cons

• The lack of specifics makes the resource most appropriate as an introduction to the holiday

Common Core

RH.6-8.2