A&E Television
History.com: Passover
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.
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: And You Shall Tell Your Children
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 Passover before, during, and after the Holocaust.
Smart History
Smarthistory: The Golden Haggadah
Features a description of the Haggadah which is used to tell the story of Passover around the Seder table each year, in particular, the Golden Haggadah, which is one of the most lavishly decorated medieval Haggadot. With links to...
Other
Hanu Kat Celebrate Hanukkah and Passover
HanuKat offers a variety of playful, interactive ways for Jewish and non-Jewish students to celebrate Hanukkah and Passover. Content ranges from holiday stories, creative holiday activities, eCards, holiday recipes, and more.
Utah State University
Teacher Link: Celebrations: A Resource Guide for Teachers
TeacherLINK at Utah State University offers a wealth of topics and project information on celebrations held throughout the world. Click on "Topics and Authors," to access a long list of available lesson plans on a variety of...
Other
Akhlah: Passover
Find out more about the Jewish Passover by visiting this colorful resource. Includes craft ideas and coloring pages.
Other
Torah Tots
What's the story behind Pesach/Passover? Use this informative site to learn more about the traditions behind this Jewish religious holiday.
Other
Project Genesis: Passover (Pesach)
Provides numerous links to information about Pesach. Links focus on explaining the contents of the Haggadah and Pesach seder.
Other
Torah.org: Classes on Jewish Holidays: Pesach
Read a brief description of Pesach, or Passover, and see a picture of a Seder plate.
Other
Union for Reform Judaism: Jewish Holidays
Explore and learn about the Jewish holidays and their traditions from the point of view of Reform Judaism. Includes a holiday calendar.
Other
Ahavat Israel: Yom Kippur :The Day of Atonement
Defines Yom Kippur. Discusses kaparot, atonement, treatment of food and clothing.
A&E Television
History.com: The History of Easter
Discusses in detail the history of Easter from its origins to its symbols. This annual holiday commemorates Christ's resurrection. Links to related video clips are included.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Passover
This web page offers a very nice outline and explanation of the Passover Seder with the use of a popular Jewish poem.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Passover
This Jewish Virtual Library web page offers a very nice outline and explanation of the Passover Seder.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Exodus: History Writ Large
A lesson plan on the story of Moses and the Exodus. It is based on the video/DVD entitled "Exodus: History Writ Large."
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Uncle Eli's Passover Haggadah
This resource provides the text of a children's story about Passover, with clickable links to definitions of special terms.
Other
Torah Tots: Pesach Is Here
The story of Pesach (Passover), word games, coloring pages and an explanation of the seder dinner are included in this site. Geared for Jewish students but very informative for all students.
Teacher Planet
Teacher Planet: Passover
Lesson plans are provided on the Jewish holiday of Passover. Teach your students about Jewish religion and culture through games, worksheets, clipart, and more.