Curated OER
Sacred Giving: How?
Students explain how tzedakah is performed and what it's purpose is in the Jewish tradition. In this tzedakah lesson plan, students learn about the Jewish traditions and how they are carried out through the commandments. Students write a...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Keeping the Faith: Judaica From the Aron Museum
The Aron Museum is a museum of Jewish ceremonial objects. The collection is on display here along with descriptions of Jewish holidays and traditions and how the objects are used.
BBC
Bbc: Dead Sea Scrolls in Pictures
A series of photos showing various aspects of the scrolls, the cave where they were found and how efforts are being taken to conserve them.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Today 2,000 Years Later
This site from Ibiblio.org discusses Dead Sea Scrolls and their links to changing Judaism and early Christianity.
Other
Lil' Fingers: Purim Sweets
Young readers and beginning English language learners will enjoy this short animated story about Hamantashen, a favorite sweet baked for Purim.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Mystery and Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls
A great introduction to the scrolls, how found, their importance to Judaism and Christianity, and the historical circumstances surrounding their origins (who wrote them, etc.).
Other
Chabad.org: Chanukah
This resource offers information on Chanukah (Hanukkah). Read the tales of light, the story of Chanukah, explore a complete "how-to" guide on Chanukah, play games, and more!