1. Jewish Culture Vocabulary

2. A Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days in December to mark the victory of the Jews in the first recorded battle for religious liberty HANUKKA H

3. Kosher Refers to the laws, rules, and regulations that guide which foods observant Jews may eat and how those foods may be prepared and served.

4. Mezuzah A small metal or ceramic tube containing a small piece of parchment that is placed upon the doorposts in a Jewish home. A quotation from the Bible is written on the parchment. The quotation calls upon Jews to make their homes worthy of God’s presence.

5. Gentile A person who is not Jewish.

6. Shabbat The Hebrew word for the Sabbath. Jews observe the Sabbath from sunset on Friday to nightfall on Saturday. To usher in the day, they light candles just before sunset and say a blessing.

7. Ark The holiest place in a synagogue. This holds the synagogues Torah scrolls.

8. Torah The Jewish Holy Book and commentaries from Rabbis

9. Kristallnacht Radio Broadcast Due: Friday, Feb. 14 and Tuesday, Feb. 18 Write a radio broadcast covering the night of Kristallnacht. You must include at least three details or direct quotes that were found in The Children of Willesden Lane and at least two references that were made in the video. Add your own ideas as well, from what you can infer from the book. Ex. Noises, smells, sights, things you would hear on the street, an interview with someone whose father was just taken away, an interview with someone in hiding. DATE: NOVEMBER 9-10 1938-Germany and Austria At least- 1 pg. single spaced.

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