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Mechon Mamre

Mechon Mamre: Shemini Atzeret and Simkhat Torah

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Torah Tots: Holidays Rosh Hashana

For Students 9th - 10th
Focuses on the holiday as the Jewish New Year. Discusses the Ten Days of Repentance, treatment of work on the holiday, the shofar, and customs.
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Torah Tots: Yom Kippur

For Students 9th - 10th
Great site! Discusses kapporot, food, and prayer. Also discusses Yom Kippur as Shabbat. Detailed description of the service and clothing.
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Torah Tots: Sukkot

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines sukkot and discusses the treatment of work on the holiday. Describes a sukkah in detail. Discusses the Four Species and other rituals.
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Aish.com: Counting the Omer With Aish

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides links to four articles dealing with the counting of the Omer and Lag B'Omer.
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Christian Resource Institute: The Season of Epiphany

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a very detailed description of Epiphany.
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Yom Kippur

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines Yom Kippur and discusses when it is observed. Discusses Kol Nidrei, Yizkor, and Neilah. Also provides a link to actual prayers.
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Sukkot

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the sukkah and its symbolism. Also describes the purpose of the lulav and etrog. Links at bottom of page to the blessings.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Yom Kippur

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses meaning and customs of Yom Kippur. Provides detailed information about the actual service. Also provides list of dates of the holiday.
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Akhlah: Passover

For Students 3rd - 5th
Find out more about the Jewish Passover by visiting this colorful resource. Includes craft ideas and coloring pages.
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Torah Tots

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What's the story behind Pesach/Passover? Use this informative site to learn more about the traditions behind this Jewish religious holiday.
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The Purim Section

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides links to a variety of topics involving Purim. Includes the "mitzvot of Purim" and a description of why Jews wear masks on the holiday.
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Torah.org: Sefiras Ha Omer What's an Omer

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed historical background about the omer.
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Joyful Heart Ministries: Easter

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of short stories and brief articles about Easter. Great analogies to help you understand the Easter holiday as well as fun stories and bible studies.
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Easter in Cyberspace

For Students 9th - 10th
Great collection of Easter links from a Christian perspective.
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Torah.org: Yom Kippur

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the rules and traditions of Yom Kippur.