Curated OER
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Students participate in various activities which address Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. In this holiday lesson, students are exposed to Hebrew songs and construct Haiku poems about Yom Kippur.
Curated OER
Judaism - Yom Kippur Newspaper Article Writing Frame
In this writing frame worksheet, students imagine they are journalists reporting for a local newspaper. Students write an article about Yom Kippur that illustrates their knowledge of the Jewish religious festival.
Curated OER
Yom Kippur (Sefer Yonah) -1
Students examine and analyze the text of Sefer Yonah in order to fully explain one of its messages and why the text is read on Yom Kippur.
Other
Torah Tots: Yom Kippur
Great site! Discusses kapporot, food, and prayer. Also discusses Yom Kippur as Shabbat. Detailed description of the service and clothing.
Other
Basic Judaism: Jewish Holy Days
This resource provides a great description of the various Jewish holy days. Read about the various holy days, when they occur every year, what the purpose of each of the holy days is, and how these special days are celebrated.
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Yom Kippur
Defines Yom Kippur and discusses when it is observed. Discusses Kol Nidrei, Yizkor, and Neilah. Also provides a link to actual prayers.
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: Marking the New Year
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 the New Year before, during, and after the Holocaust. View artifacts...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Yom Kippur
Discusses meaning and customs of Yom Kippur. Provides detailed information about the actual service. Also provides list of dates of the holiday.
On Being
American Public Media: On Being: Days of Awe Playlist
Users of this resource can listen to music coincidental to the celebration by Jews of the High Holidays-Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah. Click on the "Show Playlist" link on the left to access the playlist of music.
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Akhlah: Rosh Hashanah
How much do you know about Rosh Hashanah? Use this resource on Rosh Hashanah to learn more about this holiday.
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How We Celebrate Yom Kippur
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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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.
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Ahavat Israel: Yom Kippur :The Day of Atonement
Defines Yom Kippur. Discusses kaparot, atonement, treatment of food and clothing.
A&E Television
History.com: Rosh Hashanah
Learn the complete story of Rosh Hashanah including history, customs, and recipes. Also learn about Yom Kippur which is celebrated ten days after Rosh Hashanuh and together make up the Jewish New Year.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Pasha's First Yom Kippur
A learning module that begins with the story "Pasha's First Yom Kippur" by Carol Coven Grannick, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Nicole Siegel, "Pray or Play: Jews, Yom Kippur, and Baseball"
This article focuses on the importance of the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur to the Jews. It discusses how major players such as Sandy Koufax sat out games that fell on Yom Kippur.
Other
Torah Tots: Yom Kippur
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Yom Kippur
Kids learn about Yom Kippur. The history and facts about this holiday that is the holiest of the Jewish days.