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December Holidays Spelling
In this December holidays spelling worksheet, students read 15 clues, then fill in missing letters to spell December holiday words. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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December Holidays Multiple Choice
In this holidays worksheet, students identify holiday vocabulary words by choosing the correct answer from multiple choice questions. Students complete 15 questions.
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A Day of Hanukkah
You can teach your students about Hanukkah using these fun activities.
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Which Comes First?
In this Hanukkah activity worksheet, students read the words that relate to Hanukkah. Students write the words that comes first on the line for the 15 words.
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Happy Hanukkah!
In this Hanukkah crossword worksheet, students read the 18 clues that relate to Hanukkah. Students use the word bank to complete the crossword puzzle.
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December Holidays Spiral Puzzle
In this December holidays worksheet, students complete a spiral puzzle using a set of 8 definitions about December holidays. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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December Holidays Vocabulary Decoder Activity
In this December holiday learning exercise, learners match letters of words to definitions, decoding December holiday words. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Kwanzaa in the Classroom
You can teach your students about Kwanzaa using these interesting lessons.
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Menorah Ministries: The Star of David
A detailed description and history of the famous Hebrew symbol. The article states that the symbol can not be traced to King David himself but that the use of hexagrams was found in Jewish magic dating back to the 6th century C.E.
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Blendspace: Chanukiyah Li Yesh I Have a Menorah
A fourteen-part learning module with links to imates, websites, and videos to use while learning about Chanukah.
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Hanukkah Menorah
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Hanukkah Menorah."
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Web Gallery of Art: The Menorah
An image of "The Menorah", created by Luigi Ademollo in 1816 (Fresco).
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...
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Community: December
Look at all the decorations used for December celebrations. Book has one to two words per page. Book includes audio narration in English, Turkish, and Spanish with text in English.
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Hanu Kat Celebrate Hanukkah and Passover
HanuKat offers a variety of playful, interactive ways for Jewish and non-Jewish students to celebrate Hanukkah and Passover. Content ranges from holiday stories, creative holiday activities, eCards, holiday recipes, and more.
A&E Television
History.com: Amid the Holocaust's Horrors, Many Jews Found Ways to Mark Hanukkah
From carving menorahs on stolen blocks of wood to creating makeshift wicks from scraps of fat and used loose threads, concentration camp inmates devised covert ways to celebrate the holiday. All over Europe Jews found ways to celebrate...
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Menorah
Learn more about Hanukkah at this website from Akhlah, Inc. There are craft ideas, recipes, and blessings in Hebrew.
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Akhlah: Hanukkah
Learn more about Hanukkah with this resource. There are craft ideas, recipes, and blessings in Hebrew.
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Happy Hanukkah
This site has a collection of essays from sixth graders in New York City about the holiday of Hanukkah. Read what Hanukkah means to them when you use this site.
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: State of Israel
This site from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the type and structure of the Israeli governmnet established in 1948. Links to each branch of the government are found on the orange menu bar.
Judaism 101
Judaism 101: Signs and Symbols of Judaism
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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Ahavat Israel: Yom Kippur :The Day of Atonement
Defines Yom Kippur. Discusses kaparot, atonement, treatment of food and clothing.
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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!