Curated OER
The Torah Tells...
Students extract and interpret information about the Torah text to draw conclusions about ancient Hebrew life. In this Torah lesson plan students research facts and complete worksheets about the Torah. Then as a class the students form a...
Curated OER
The Basis for Our Moral Code (Judaism and Christianity)
Students consider the history and significance of the Judao-Christian culture through this nine lesson unit. Scenes from the Old and New Testaments are reenacted as students unearth some of the foundations of our Western Culture.
Curated OER
World Religions
For this world religions worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms related to all religions. There are 26 words located in the puzzle.
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Hebrew English Bible: Genesis
The text of the Book of Genesis, presented side-by-side in Hebrew and English.
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Hebrew English Bible: Exodus
The text of the Book of Exodus, presented side-by-side in Hebrew and English.
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Hebrew English Bible: Leviticus
The text of the Book of Leviticus, presented side-by-side in Hebrew and English.
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Hebrew English Bible: Numbers
The text of the Book of Numbers, presented side-by-side in Hebrew and English.
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Hebrew English Bible: Deuteronomy
The text of the Book of Deuteronomy, presented side-by-side in Hebrew and English.
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Mechon Mamre: Shemini Atzeret and Simkhat Torah
Discusses Shemini Atzeret and its relation to Sukkot and Simkhat Torah. Also discuses the Torah in relation to the holiday. Provides lists of dates on which Shemini Atzeret falls.
Library of Congress
Loc: From Haven to Home: 350 Years of u.s. Jewish Life
This in-depth online exhibit features more than two hundred treasures of American Jewish life from the Library of Congress and other cultural institutions.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Varieties of Orthodox Judaism
Discusses the motivations for forming the Orthodox movement. Lists issues which the Orthodox and other Jews view differently. Provides diagram of the different sects of Orthodox Judaism.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Conservative Judaism
Covers history of the development of the Conservative movement. Also discusses major beliefs of conservative Jews.
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: The Synagogue on Praska Street
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...
Other
New York Public Library: Exhibitions: Three Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Rare illuminiated manuscripts form the basis of an exhibition of the three Abrahamic faiths.
Other
Explorers of Ararat: Mount Ararat
Discusses Mount Ararat and the possibility that Noah's Ark rests somewhere on the mountain. Discusses two recent explorations: the Willis and Aaron/Garbe/Corin expeditions.
Other
Akhlah: The Jewish Children's Learning Network
An important resource that provides access to Jewish prayers, stories and rituals Akhlah is specifically designed for the youngest child while maintaining accuracy about the subject matter.
Other
Yourpage.org
"Yourpage.org is a Jewish educational website created to bring fun to Jewish learning." Includes stories, games, and activities suitable for elementary and middle school children. Also provides a guide for teachers and a section for...
Bible.org
Bible.org: Leviticus: Sacrifice and Sanctification
This resource provides information about bible teachings in Leviticus.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch
Great site! Provides biographical information on Hirsch. Also discusses his major beliefs and teachings.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Schools of California: The Torah Tells
Learners investigate how the Bible is used as an archaeological resource to supplement artifacts and other writings. The lesson plan consists of objectives, materials, an activity, and handouts.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Reform Movement
Defines the Reform movement and lists major points regarding the different phases in its development. Also covers controversial topics and the Reform movement in the United States.
Other
Akhlah: Learn the Aleph Bet: The Hebrew Alphabet
Have fun learning the letters of the Hebrew alphabet from Akhlah. You can color the letters, practice them with flash cards or hear them spoken out loud.
Other
Torah Tots: Shavout
Defines Shavuot and applies it to modern day. Also lists the Ten Commandments (in English and Hebrew). Discusses customs of the holiday.