Chanukah Across the Globe

The goal of this activity is to have students examine primary sources related to Chanukah from different Jewish communities at different times and in different languages

Age group:

Middle and High School

Time:

30 min

Chanukah Across the Globe

The goal of this activity is to have students examine primary sources related to Chanukah from different Jewish communities at different times and in different languages

Jewish Celebrations

Creative Activity

Discussion

Middle and High School

30 min

Teaching Aids

Worksheet Chanukah Across the Globe

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Step 1

Watch 8 short videos (or choose a selection). Using the prompts on the worksheet, students write down one note per video

Step 2

Have the students share with a partner the things they found interesting or surprising in the videos they have watched

Step 3

Brainstorm with the class what they would show in a 2-minute video about a Chanukah experience in their community

Step 4

Divide students into groups to make 2-minute videos of their own

Chanukah Across the Globe

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