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A set of source sheets examining aspects of the Jewish holidays.
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.
David Schwartz1649 ViewsMarch 9, 2025
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Sephardic Pesach Customs
Sephardic Pesach Customs
David Schwartz2361 ViewsApril 7, 2024
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The Ultra-Chocolaty Haggadah
A haggadah for a chocolate seder, with chocolate in every step.
David Schwartz4403 ViewsMarch 29, 2022
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Clothing and Costumes in Judaism
An examination of the role clothing plays in Judaism
David Schwartz43 ViewsFebruary 15, 2026
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What is Rosh Chodesh?
A text-based summary of the Rosh Chodesh basics.
David Schwartz6427 ViewsJanuary 12, 2022
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Why is Sukkot Called “Time of Our Joy”?
This sheet looks at reasons why Sukkot is called “Z’man Simchateinu”, “Time of Our Joy”.
David Schwartz9912 ViewsSeptember 17, 2020
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Queen Vashti: A 3-Act Story
An examination of Vashti’s story with discussion questions
David Schwartz4672 ViewsJanuary 31, 2023
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Purim and the Journey to Oblivion: Is Inebriation Really a Mitzvah?
Examining the limits on drinking on Purim
David Schwartz3622 ViewsJanuary 19, 2021
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Grog and Groggers: The Origin of Purim Customs
The origins of Hamantaschen, Groggers, Costumes, Shpiels, “Chag Purim”, Drinking, Seudah, Megillah, Matanot LeEvyonim, and Mishloach Manot
David Schwartz7541 ViewsFebruary 20, 2022
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The Story of the Afikomen
An examination of the evolution of the afikomen
David Schwartz6171 ViewsMarch 22, 2022
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V'haya Im Shamo-a: A Prayer for Tu B'shvat?
Examining Tu B'Shevat, the 2nd paragraph of the Shema, and the confluence thereof
David Schwartz4441 ViewsDecember 14, 2020
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Hannah: A 5-Act Story
A readers’ theatre version with discussion questions about the story of Hannah for different character perspectives.
David Schwartz2966 ViewsAugust 25, 2022
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Tikkun Leil Shavuot - need a better name
Not publishedNot PublishedDavid Schwartz173 ViewsMay 25, 2025
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How to Get Meaning from the Shofar
A set of 18 different things that the shofar can make us think about
David Schwartz1033 ViewsMay 17, 2024
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Personally Connecting to Birkat HaChodesh
An examination of the prayer announcing the New Month, including how to sing it.
David Schwartz68 ViewsJanuary 18, 2026
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Chanukah: The Complicated Version
An examination of the twists and turns of the Maccabee story from Mattathias through Simon.
David Schwartz2381 ViewsDecember 17, 2024
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Al Hanisim
A sheet about the Chanukah prayer “Al Hanisim”, along with 5 explanations for why we celebrate for 8 days and light lights. Musical samples are included.
David Schwartz14965 ViewsNovember 29, 2020
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The Origin of Chanukah Customs
An explanation of the customs of Dreidels, gelt, presents, the story, latkes, sufganiyot, candles, and “Maoz Tzur”.
David Schwartz9144 ViewsNovember 20, 2021
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Chanukah: The Sequel
A look at what happened in the Chanukah story after the last of the Maccabee brothers dies.
David Schwartz335 ViewsNovember 20, 2025
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Chanukah: The Prequel
A history of the events leading up to Chanukah
David Schwartz2000 ViewsDecember 3, 2023
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