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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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How We Celebrate Yom Kippur

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Jewish Federations of North America

Jewish Federations of North America: Shabbat at Home

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore and learn about the Jewish holidays and their traditions from the point of view of Reform Judaism. Includes a holiday calendar.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Jewish Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Chabad Lubavitch: The Jewish Calendar

For Students 9th - 10th
A storehouse of resources about the Jewish calendar from the educational wing of the Lubavitch Hasidim movement. Choose to view information about particluar holy days. View a current calendar page (by day, week, or month) to see events...
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Torah Tots: Yom Kippur

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Torah.org: Seven Questions About Rosh Hashanah

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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Pbs Kids: Arthur: Hanukkah

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource presents a short story, based on characters from the popular PBS television series "Arthur," about how Francine celebrates Hanukkah with her family.