Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Passover Web Resources

There are a plethora of Jewish resources on the web, including a large number of holiday (and therefore, Passover!) related sites and games. Here are some great places to help make sure you're ready for Passover.

  • Want a quick list of what you need for a complete seder table? Jewish Treats (a great blog with daily learning opportunities on a wide range of topics) posted this list today.
  • For anyone who loved the hand-eye coordination challenges of the classic game Simon, here is a Passover version! This can be a fun game for kids - courtesy of the Elijah Rocks page from Behrman House - find the link here.
  • If you don't have an Apple device on which to download the Mah Nishtanah application with which to learn the Four Questions, here is another place to practice. Here is another page with additional blessings to practice.
  • Another Elijah Rocks page, here is a Passover-themed word puzzle to quiz yourself (or your little ones) on their knowledge of holiday themes and people.
  • Babaganewz, which was once a Jewish monthly magazine for kids, now only has a website, which happens to be filled with many great games, tools, and learning opportunities. Here is the link to their page on Passover - many different types of activities.
  • Want to see what YouTube has available in the way of Passover videos? Here is a page with links to 123 such videos - enjoy! My favorites? Definitely Matzo Man, the Jib Jab Rap (rated PG), and the inspirational Why Passover is Different this Year, from the Jewish Federations of North America. (later this week we'll post more on ways in which to bring tikkun olam into your celebration this year)
  • Create your own Jewpardy trivia game - need help? The Jewish Trivia site has a database of trivia on a host of different Jewish topics, including Passover.
  • My Jewish Learning is a wonderful resource for any Jewish topic - here is the main page for a number of articles about Passover - you can find anything from "How to Lead a Seder" to an assortment of matzah ball recipes.
  • The Union of Reform Judaism (URJ) is also a great repository of helpful information - here is their main page of Passover information.
  • Make your own Passover mix - oySongs is the iTunes of Jewish music - here is their collection of Pesach music.
  • Just found this google document that has a number of shared resources on adding creative elements to your seder (including some fun ideas on setting the stage).
  • The Partnership for Jewish Life and Learning has a Passover resource page filled with activities and links - check it out here.
We will continue to add links to this posting as additional resources are identified. If you have any questions about how to use a resource, feel free to leave a note in the comments field (with email address if you like) so we can get the information to you.

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