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A set of source sheets examining aspects of the Jewish holidays.
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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.
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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.
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Apples and Honey in the Bible
An examination of every instance of apples or honey in the Bible plus how the custom developed (and music!)
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The Ultra-Chocolaty Haggadah
A haggadah for a chocolate seder, with chocolate in every step.
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Zeresh: A 2-Act Story
Thinking about Zeresh’s perspective through discussion question
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Esther: An 8-Act Story
Looking at the Purim story from Esther's perspective, along with some videos.
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The Story of the 4 Questions, Cups, and Children
The evolution of the Four Questions, Cups, and Children
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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”.
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Chanukah: The Complicated Version
An examination of the twists and turns of the Maccabee story from Mattathias through Simon.
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Hashiveinu: From Tisha B’Av to Torah Service
A basic overview of Tisha B'Av, with a focus on the Hashiveinu line at the end of Eicha. It also includes musical examples of Hashiveinu and Etz Chayim.
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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”.
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Ice Cream for Breakfast: Dairy & Shavuot
Explanations for why we eat dairy on Shavuot, based on "Milk and Honey are Under Thy Tongue", but with texts in context and expanded.
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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
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