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A set of source sheets examining aspects of the Jewish holidays.
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What is Selichot?
Background information about Selichot, along with videos of how to chant the basic prayers
Hatikvah: Examining the Song
Looking at Hatikvah from different angles
Danish Jews During the Holocaust
How and why one country saved almost all of their Jews
Jewish Halloween: Sources and Stories
A look at Jewish sources on Halloween topics, as well as Jewish “ghost stories”
Shivat Tziyon: The Return to Zion in Jewish Liturgy
An examination of references to returning to Israel or Jerusalem in the liturgy
Contemporary Kinot
Most Tisha B’Av Kinot are long and not-well known. This is a set of “contemporary Kinot” that will fit the mood of the day while being shorter and better known. It was put together by Cantor Neil Schwartz
The Moods of Music - Hatikvah and the Prayer for the State of Israel
A sheet for those who want to consider moods of music in a Jewish context.
The History of the Yellow Candle
An article describing the history of the Yom HaShoah yellow candle.
The Story of Karpas
An examination of where the Karpas step comes from
The Story of the Four Children
An examination of the evolution of The Four Children, including musical, artistic, and video versions.
The Story of the Afikomen
An examination of the evolution of the afikomen
The Story of the Four Questions
An examination of how Ma Nishtana has evolved over time.
Weasels of the Talmud
Starting with weasels, mice, and chametz, this sheet looks at 3 weasel stories in depth and brings the other mentions of weasels in the Talmud in an appendix.
The Ultra-Chocolaty Haggadah
A haggadah for a chocolate seder, with chocolate in every step.
Clothing and Costumes in Judaism
An examination of the role clothing plays in Judaism
What is Rosh Chodesh?
A text-based summary of the Rosh Chodesh basics.
Why is Sukkot Called “Time of Our Joy”?
This sheet looks at reasons why Sukkot is called “Z’man Simchateinu”, “Time of Our Joy”.
Queen Vashti: A 3-Act Story
An examination of Vashti’s story with discussion questions
Purim and the Journey to Oblivion: Is Inebriation Really a Mitzvah?
Examining the limits on drinking on Purim