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A set of source sheets examining aspects of the Jewish holidays.
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Chanukah: The Sequel
A look at what happened in the Chanukah story after the last of the Maccabee brothers dies.
The Story of the Four Children
An examination of the evolution of The Four Children, including musical, artistic, and video versions.
Attitude of Gratitude in Judaism
Aspects of giving thanks in Judaism, along with videos of songs.
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”
The History of Simchat Torah
A history of the evolution of Simchat Torah, with context of each source, plus a look at Simchat Torah flags.
What's a Lulav and Etrog?
The basics and not-so-basics of lulav and etrog.
Ata Hareita Verses
An examination of where each of the Ata Hareita verses comes from
What is a Sukkah?
An examination of the sukkah basics and not-so-basics
Yom Kippur Through the Lens of Purim
Yom Kippur is also called “Yom Kippurim”, which could be broken up to mean “Yom K’-Purim”, “a day like Purim”. How does this shed light on Yom Kippur?
What’s the Date of Shavuot?
This sheet looks at how Shavuot’s date was determined and how it got connected to the giving of the Torah
When is Shavuot?
This sheet looks at how Shavuot’s date was determined and how it got connected to the giving of the Torah
Jonah: A 4-Act Story
An examination of Jonah from different points of view, plus 2 songs, a Readers’ Theatre and an original “Sedra Scenes” version, and an “interview” with Jonah.
Personally Connecting to Avinu Malkeinu
Background, questions, and music for Avinu Malkeinu
Clothing and Costumes in Judaism
An examination of the role clothing plays in Judaism
What is the holiday of Sigd?
Explanation of Sigd, plus history of Jews in Ethiopia plus other places in Africa
Shivat Tziyon: The Return to Zion in Jewish Liturgy
An examination of references to returning to Israel or Jerusalem in the liturgy
Personally Connecting to Ashamnu
An examination of the various aspects of how we do Ashamnu, plus musical examples
Exploring Kol Nidrei
A look at Kol Nidrei, including why the Ashkenazic and Sephardic versions are different.