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Judaism-Passover: The Hebrew Language

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Hebrew number worksheet, students practice writing the Hebrew numbers 1 through 10 after they read a 2 paragraph description of the ancient language.
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Judaism-Passover: How is Passover Celebrated?

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Passover overview worksheet, students match the 8 words to the appropriate phrases that describe the Passover meal. For the second question, students are required to draw a sketch of the Passover meal.
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Judaism-Passover: What is Passover?

For Students 4th - 7th
In this Judaism activity, students determine where the 12 words or phrases in the word bank belong in the short narrative about Passover.
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Krystallnacht the Night of the Broken Glass, Hate and the Nazi Regime

For Students 7th - 10th
In this Holocaust worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms/names related to the night of broken glass, hate, and the Nazi Regime. There are 20 words located in the word search.
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Chanukah Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete a Chanukah-themed scavenger hunt using Internet resources. They access a variety of Websites and save graphics and text on a disc. Students also create a picture using a program on a Chanukah-themed Website.
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The Beliefs of Judaism: T.O.R.A.H.

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this Judaism study guide worksheet, learners read about the beliefs concerning the Torah and then respond to 3 short answer questions.
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Being an Insider/Outsider to Judaism

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore and analyze the history of Judaism with all its ups and downs throughout history as well as its traditions and cultures that have survived a lifetime of ridicule and controversy. They relate the feeling that the majority...
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Ray Frank on Gratitude and Repentance

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore Ray Frank's biography and achievements in relation to expressing gratitude and repentance. They create a list of the things they are grateful for and what repentance means to them. After listening to a Talmudic story,...
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Palestinian town and villages

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, learners find the words that are associated with Palestine and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Piecing Together the Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine tikkun olam. In this religion lesson, students define the concept of tikkun olam and identify actions that they can do to help make the "perfect world." Students share ideas and post their ideas on the class web.
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Respecting Diversity- The Road to Tolerance

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use a graphic organizer to find similarities and differences in three religions. In this prejudice lesson, students understand the events leading up to the holocaust. Students understand that people who respected diversity...
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We Are the Guardians of the Earth

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students understand their responsibility to the world. In this religion, philanthropy activity, students research the life of Aaron Feuerstein and his views of the responsibility of a person to his world. Students complete several...
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Holocaust

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the geography of Eastern and Western Europe. They compare and constrast the culture of Jewish people from Eastern and Western Europe. They analyze deportation and confinement in concentration camps, using personal...
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Simulating a Middle East Peace Summit

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the issues in the Middle East.  In this World History lesson, 10th graders research the problems between Palestine and Israel.  Students write a speech on their point of view of the peace process.
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Introduction to the Graphic Novel Maus

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students begin reading the graphic novel "Maus". Using the Internet, they discover fundamental differences between Judaism and Christianity. Using excerpts from the novel, they identify animal metaphors used for nationalities and ethnic...
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THE BELIEFS OF CHRISTIANITY: J.E.S.U.S.

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this beliefs of Christianity study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to topic and then respond to 5 reflection questions.
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War, Peace and Judaism 1

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students describe the conflict discussed in class, identify the groups involved in the conflict and their various interests, and define the term ethics. They analyze a current news story from an ethical point of view.
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Islam in America

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine the cultural and religious diversity within the United States. Using the differences, they discover they are a source of growth and change as well as conflict. They identify the changes that occur when new immigrants...
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Bible Activity--Luke 3:1-6

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this Bible worksheet, students study the story and lessons in Luke 3:1-6 (prepare the way of the Lord). Students complete activities on 7 pages including crosswords, codes, coloring, mazes, and word search.
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Ray Frank on The Importance of Belief

For Teachers 5th - Higher Ed
Learners compare Ray Frank's biography and sermon to the importance of belief. They work in small groups to discuss their beliefs about Judaism and write letters describing their beliefs and incidents that have changed their beliefs. ...
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The Arrests Begin

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students read about the arrests of the Jews in Denmark and relate the events to the historical time period.
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Jesse Tree

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this religion instructional activity, students create a Jesse Tree with their own symbols and decorations. They read the explanation sheets, and draw a symbol in each ornament before cutting them out and decorating the tree cut out....
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Moses and the Ten Commandments

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students watch a video about Moses and the Ten Commandments; participate in discussion; create a replica table of the Ten Commandments, or create a picture illustrating the parting of the Red Sea.
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Belief Systems Along the Silk Roads

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars reflect on similarities and differences among belief systems. Using excerpts of translated religious texts, they organize these quotations into broad themes. The quotations will be posted on a Silk Roads map as reminders...