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A collection of sheets discussing aspects of the three week period between the 17th of Tammuz and the 9th of Av.
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The Three Weeks and the Nine Days: A Reading List
Six classic texts to enhance understanding of the three week period between the 17th of Tammuz and the 9th of Av.
Tisha B'Av 101 - Why is this the Saddest Day of the Year?
An introduction to Tisha B'Av through a review of its foundational texts.
Kamtza and Bar-Kamtza: A 3-Act Story
A Readers’ Theatre version of Kamtza and Bar-Kamtza, with discussion questions
A Gallery of Ideas for Tisha B'Av
This sheet combines powerful images from Israeli-born photographer Zion Ozeri with texts and questions to spark meaningful conversations.
Scrolling Through The Megillot
Essential Question: How do the megillot connect to the holidays on which they are read?
Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to locate the five megillot in the Jewish library.
Students will be able to identify when each megillah is read throughout the year.
Students will be able to express the motif of the megillah through illustrations.
Kamtza and Bar Kamtza (et al): Freedom of Fault
Question guide is based on Sarah Rudolphs's WebYeshiva class, "Kamtza and Bar-Kamtza: Blame and the Chorban Beit Hamikdash" (July 2020)