The History of Chanukkah
a web based project by Rabbi Shmuel Jablon
picture from www.templeinstitute.org
INTRODUCTION:
Your research paper this year will be about the history of the period of Chanukkah. You will research (using the sites below and other sources) about the history of the time period. You will then write your research report on a topic of interest to you.
Step one:
Learn as much as you can about the history related to Chanukkah. Read the following web sites. Be sure to take notes!
The Menorah (click the red and white links in all these pages)
Chanukkah
The Maccabees' Revolt (by Rav Aviner)
Realism or Faith (by Rav Aviner)
Step Two:
Select a topic of interest to you. You will be writing a 4-6 page paper, so be sure there is enough information on what interests you!
Step Three:
It's time to work on your term paper. PLEASE CLICK HERE for your research notebook. It contains all of the instructions you need!
Step Four:
You will turn in your research paper...and present your oral report to your classmates.
