My Jewish Learning

Articles, videos and other resources to help you navigate all aspects of Judaism and Jewish life — from food to history to beliefs and practices.

11-16 year olds

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Mothering Sunday

This site from the BBC looks at the history of Mothers Day and explains its origins.

11-16 year olds

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REonline

A searchable index of RE resources that puts you in touch with learning resources related to six major world faiths.

5-18 year olds

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Religious Festivals

A list of religious festivals throughout the year with a short description of each.

7-14 year olds

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Synagogue Facts for Kids

Basic information about what a synagogue is and what it is for. It has lots of excellent photographs.

5-11 year olds

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Jewish Symbols Explained for Kids

A simple webpage which explains Jewish symbols like Shofar, Tallit, the Star of David and more.

7-14 year olds

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What is Easter?

Find out the origins of Easter, how it got its name, when it is and how long it lasts.

7-16 year olds

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Christmas Carols

Here we delve into the origins of Christmas carols.

7-14 year olds

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Shavuot

The site explains when and how the Jewish festival of Shavuot is celebrated.

11-14 year olds

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Sukkot

A good explanation of when, how and why Jewish people celebrate Sukkot. It explains how a Sukkah is built.

7-14 year olds

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