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Lesson Plan
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: The Synagogue on Praska Street

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about prewar life for the Jewish people by studying Jewish symbols, researching synagogues, and reading testimonies. Students will use the Zagreb Synagogue, which was destroyed during WWII, as a case study. Materials include...
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Davka: A Growing Haggadah

For Students 9th - 10th
This Passover Haggadah, which tells the story of Passover for the Seder meal, is revised and updated annually and can be downloaded. Illustrated.
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Article
Judaism 101

Judaism 101: Signs and Symbols of Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice listing and descriptions of the major symbols found in Judaism. Includes descriptions of the Mezuzah, Tzitzit and Tallit, and more.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Mezuzah

For Students 9th - 10th
The mezuzah can be found on the doorposts of many Jewish homes. This small case is a constant reminder of God's presence and God's commandments. Read about its other significance in this article.
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Article
Jewish Federations of North America

Jewish Federations of North America: The Mezuzah: So Why Isn't It Straight?

For Students 9th - 10th
Why do Jewish people hang a 'mezuzah' at an angle to the doorpost of their homes? Learn all about this important Jewish object and its traditions.