Below find a list of original Chanukah lesson plans and articles created by Lookstein Center staff or contributed to site by Jewish educators. If you have material you would like to contribute, please click here.
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Instructional Materials Chanukah Mystery Webquest for grades 3-5 A Look at Miracles, a lesson plan for grades 7-8 Chanukah Scavenger Hunt for grades 3-6 Chanukah Scavenger Hunt for grades 7-8
Articles The Menorah: A Jewish Symbol, an educational resource guide by Hadassah Levy The Obligation of Women in Lighting Chanukah Candles (in Hebrew) by Aharon Lichtenstein The Miracle of the Lights by Yair Kahn Chanukah and the December Dillema, a powerpoint by Helene Audrey Bergman
Classroom Plays "The Chanukah Play" by Mike Freedman - a three page play that tells the story of the Chanukah miracle. Chanukah: The Miracle of Eight Candles" by the Bet Class at the Arden Heights Boulevard Jewish Center's School - a short skit about the meaning of Chanuakah. Hannah and Her Seven Sons by Shoshi K. Bilavsky - Two skits depicting the story of Chana and her seven sons based on Talmud Gitin 57. The text has contains some typos. Hanukkah, Shmanukkah! - A Reader's Theater Script Adapted by the Story by Esme Raji Codell - a humorous, modern script that weaves together the story of Chanukah and the American dream.
