Purim

HOLIDAYS

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Purim is one of the most joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar. Purim commemorates the events that took place in the Book of Esther. Courageous Queen Esther is the Heroine of the story.
Traditions include masquerading in costumes and giving care packages to the poor and the needy.

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CULTURE
- 1: Hebrew Language
- 2: Folktales
- 3: Mitzvot
- 4: Ritual Objects
- 5: Life Cycle Events
- 6: Foods
About Us
Books
- 1: A Birthday For Ben
- 2: Brontorina
- 3: Should I Share My Ice Cream?
- 4: The Little Engine That Could
- 5: The Deaf Musicians
- 6: The Apple Tree’s Discovery*
- 7: I Have a Sister—My Sister Is Deaf
- 8: Moses Goes to a Concert
- 9: The Only One Club*
- 10: We Are All Alike … We Are All Different
- 11: It’s Okay to Be Different
- 12: Dream Big Little Pig
- 13: Bim and Bom: A Shabbat Tale*
- 14: Don’t Laugh at Me
- 15: The Boy Who Wouldn’t Share
- 16: Too Many Mangos
- 17: Mine Mine Mine
- 18: My Most Favorite Thing
- 19: Giving
- 20: The Chanukkah Guest*
- 21: The Hanukkah Trike*
- 22: The Littlest Frog*
- 23: Nachshon Who Was Afraid to Swim: A Passover Story*
- 24: The Yankee at the Seder
- 25: Seven Blind Mice
- 26: Brave Girl*
- 27: The Blessing Cup
- 28: It's A...It's A...It's A Mitzvah!
- 29: My New Friend Is So Much Fun!
- 30: Can I Play Too?
- 31: It's A Mitzvah Grover!
- 32: I'm Sorry Grover: A Rosh Hashanah Tale
- 33: Before We Eat
- 34: Dayenu! A Favorite Passover Song
- 35: All The Lights In The Night*
- 36: The Always Prayer Shawl*
- 37: Emanuel and the Hanukkah Rescue*
- 38: Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins*
- 39: Kishka for Koppel*
- 40: Benjamin and the Silver Goblet*
- 41: The Wooden Sword: A Jewish Folktale from Afghanistan
- 42: The Elijah Door: A Passover Tale
- 43: The Shema In the Mezuzah: Listening to Each Other
- 44: Shalom Shabbat: A Book For Havdallah
- 45: The Carp In The Bathtub
- 46: Yuvi's Candy Tree
- 47: Noah's Bed
- 48: The Sabbath Lion: A Jewish Folktale from Algeria
- 49: Hanna's Sabbath Dress
- 50: Latkes Latkes Good To Eat
- 51: Nathan Blows out the Hanukkah Candles*
- 52: Goldie Takes A Stand: Golda Meir's First Crusade
- 53: The Mysterious Guests: A Sukkot Story*
- 54: Engineer Ari and the Rosh Hashanah Ride
- 55: Across The Alley*
- 56: Bagels from Benny*
- 57: Beautiful Yetta: The Yiddish Chicken*
- 58: The Bedtime Sh'ma*
- 59: Before You Were Born
- 60: The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes
- 61: Five Little Gefiltes
- 62: A Grandma/Grandpa Like Yours
- 63: Hanukkah Moon
- 64: How Dalia Put a Big Yellow Comforter Inside a Tiny Blue Box: And Other Wonders of Tzedakah
- 65: A Kiss on the Keppie
- 66: The The Kugel Valley Klezmer Band
- 67: Mendel's Accordion
- 68: Nosh Schlep Schluff: Babyiddish
- 69: Someone for Mr. Sussman
- 70: A Song For My Sister
- 71: Ten Old Men and a Mouse
- 72: The Way Meat Loves Salt
- 73: The Treasure
- 74: What Makes Someone a Jew?
- 75: What Zeesie Saw on Delancy Street
- 76: When The Chickens Went On Strike
- 77: A Mezuzah On The Door
- 78: The Giving Tree
- 79: The Mysterious Guests: A Sukkot Story*
- 80: Chik Chak Shabbat
- 81: Here Is The World
- 82: Daughter of Light
- 83: A Hat For Mrs. Goldman: A Story About Knitting and Love
HOLIDAYS
- 1: Shabbat
- 2: Tu BiSh'vat
- 3: Rosh Hashanah
- 4: Shavuot
- 5: Sukkot
- 6: Hanukkah
- 7: Simchat Torah
- 8: Passover
- 9: Yom Ha'atzmaut
Lesson Plans
VALUES
- 1: Be Inclusive—Don’t Place a Stumbling Block
- 2: Community
- 3: Friendship
- 4: Pursue Justice
- 5: Persevere
- 6: Give (Tzedakah)
Projects & Crafts
- 1: Everyone Can Make A Mezuzah
- 2: Vayigash: Egyptian Mask
Videos
HISTORY
- 1: State of Israel
- 2: American Jewry
SACRED TEXTS
- 1: Important Biblical Figures
- 2: Other Biblical Writings
Games & Activities
- 1: Giving Is Justice In Action: Vayekhel Discussion Guide
- 2: Self Confidence Makes Courage Possible: Shelach Lecha Discussion Guide
LIFE
TORAH BY PARSHA
- 1: Emor
Resource Roundup
- 1: Diverse Jewish Families

Act with Loving Kindness	Be Content	Be Generous
Be Grateful	Be Inclusive—Don’t Place a Stumbling Block	Be Sorry and Repent
Community	Do Not Destroy	Have Courage
Friendship	Learn from Everyone	Peace
Protect Animals	Protect Nature	Protect Your Body
Pursue Justice	Repair the World	Use Nice Words/ Avoid Hurtful Speech
Visit the Sick	Welcome Guests	Respect
Study Torah	Freedom	Honor Senior Citizens
Connect Generations	Importance of A Good Name	Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
Forgive	Persevere	Love of (the People and land of) Israel
Remember!	Beautify (Hiddur) Mitzvah	Honor Humanity
Honor Parents	Give (Tzedakah)	Humility

Torah- Genesis, B'reishit	Torah- Exodus, Sh'mot	Torah- Leviticus, Vayikra
Torah- Number, Bamidbar	Torah- Deuteronomy, Devarim	Prophets
Psalms	Proverbs	Other Biblical Writings
Prayers and Blessings

Exploring God	Birth	B'nei Mitzvah
Weddings	Death and Dying	Customs
Ritual Objects	Conversion

Biblical	Rabbinic	Medieval
Early Modern (1750-1914)	Mid Modern	Holocaust
Contemporary	State of Israel

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