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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ideas for Research and Discussion of Anne Frank's Diary

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research Holocaust.
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Hanukkah Art Activities

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Here are some fun art activities related to Hanukkah.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Israel History: The Big Picture

For Students 7th - 11th
For this Israel study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Israel from 1900 B.C. to the present and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Students also respond to 11 short answer questions...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Israel History: The Big Picture

For Teachers 7th - 11th
In this Israel history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Israel from B.C. times to the present.
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Interactive
Curated OER

The Kaballah

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive philosophy activity, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about the practice of Kabbalah.
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

My 2011 Resolution: Investigate Mathematics of Calendars and Fitness

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Ring in the new year with interdisciplinary units related to the development of calendars and getting fit.
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Graphic
Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Religions in Art

For Students 9th - 10th
At World Religions in Art, the world's major religions--Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism--serve as lenses through which artistic production is examined in terms of its subject matter, sources of inspiration, meaning,...
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Website
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Judasim

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a wealth of information regarding the Jewish religion. Content ranges from ancient Jewish history to holidays and festivals, to the importance of the synagogue.
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Website
Other

Uri Kids: Judaism

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Scroll your mouse over the page to find out what the pictures symbolize. Click Celebrations, Sacred Spaces, Basic Beliefs, and/or Resources to learn about the Jewish religion.
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Primary
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: The Holocaust Resource Center Maintaining Jewish Tradition

For Students 9th - 10th
Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...
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Website
BBC

Bbc Religion and Ethics News: Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), one of the world's most influential media outlets, collects news stories about Judaism at this site. Religion and Ethics News is updated daily and indexes a broad swath of up-to-the-minute...
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Website
Other

Jta Global News Service of the Jewish People

For Students 9th - 10th
JTA is an international news service that reports on and analyzes events and issues of concern to Jewish people around the world. With special sections on breaking news and news stories from the Mideast, Washington, and around the globe.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Why Is This Passover Different From Past Passovers?

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the meaning of Passover when the world is experiencing high numbers of refugees in many countries.
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Website
Other

Odyssey: Middle East Stage: Israel and Palestinian Territories

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a step into the world of Israel and Palestine with this team of Teacher Trekkers. You will look at life in the Middle East, celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas in the Holy Land and learn about their culture and religion.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Judaism, an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Judaism is a monotheistic religion that emerged with the Israelites in the Eastern Mediterranean. This short introductory article discusses the history of Judaism, its sacred texts, and Jewish law.
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Website
Other

Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs: The Daily Alert

For Students 9th - 10th
Daily news digest of political and religious events and issues affecting Israel and world Jewry.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Israeli Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Israeli Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)