Cubs Win, Do Teshuvah!
In an unprecedented move, the Chicago Cubs gave one of their fans, Steve Bartman, a World Series ring to apologize for the... Read More
High Holiday Gematria
The perfect sponge activity! Introduce students to the basics of Jewish numerology and review holiday vocabulary at the same... Read More
High Holidays Exit Slips
Exit slips are formative assessment tools that may be used to quickly gauge student learning. They generate valuable feedback about the connections... Read More
We are Great, We Do Good
Vidui is not just for transgressions anymore. Strengthen students’ spirits for the upcoming year as they compose a positive vidui to confess the good things... Read More
Illustrated Blessing Charts – Round Challah
Using visuals encourages active participation, collaboration and learning for all students. These illustrated blessing (brachah) charts have been created to help facilitate... Read More
The Power of Words
In Judaism words do far more than tell, describe, or explain. According to tradition, words can create an entire world out of... Read More
Illustrated Blessing Charts – Shehechiyanu
Using visuals encourages active participation, collaboration and learning for all students. These illustrated blessing (brachah) charts have been created to help facilitate... Read More
Touchstones for the Beauty of the Everyday
The rhythms of the Jewish calendar often ebb and flow, alternating between particularly busy times and quieter times. The busy times offer... Read More
Illustrated Blessing Charts – Yom Tov Candles
Using visuals encourages active participation, collaboration and learning for all students. These illustrated blessing (brachah) charts have been created to help facilitate... Read More
42 Ways to Approach the 10 Days
Use this diverse collection of activities to inspire your students in multiple ways as they enter into the New... Read More
Illustrated Blessing Charts – Blessing for Hearing Shofar
Using visuals encourages active participation, collaboration and learning for all students. These illustrated blessing (brachah) charts have been created to help facilitate... Read More
Goating Over the Cliff
Attach your sins to a goat; then get rid of the goat. Students bring the scapegoat ritual into the 21st century as... Read More
Illustrated Blessing Charts – Blessing for Fruit from the Tree
Using visuals encourages active participation, collaboration and learning for all students. These illustrated blessing (brachah) charts have been created to help facilitate... Read More
Yom Kippur Breakout Box
Participants will review elements of Elul observance and learn about Yom Kippur traditions by figuring out these playful puzzles, based on the... Read More
Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Blendspace
This Blendspace is a compilation of digital resources including videos, music and websites for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Click here to... Read More
The Masked Shofar
How sound is transmitted can make a big difference in how we experience the sound. Sometimes things that are meaningful to us... Read More
Something New Under the Sun
New beginnings offer chances for professional development. Use this innovative lesson to engage with your staff in text study about the... Read More
The Promise of Kol Nidrei
Kol Nidrei is considered by many to be one of the most meaningful parts of the Jewish liturgy. Students examine the words and... Read More
What’s in Your Pocket?
This activity will help students prepare themselves for Yom Kippur. Based on the teaching of Rabbi Simcha Bunim Bonhart of Peshischa, students... Read More
Carrying the Weight
In this lesson students will explore their feelings surrounding apologies and forgiveness, experience the metaphorical “weight” of their misdeeds in a physical... Read More
Shofar Blendspace
This Blendspace is a compilation of shofar videos and images highlighting the sounds, shapes, and construction of this High Holiday centerpiece. Click... Read More
Resolution Sticks
Resolution Sticks: Celebrating New Beginnings with Positive Intention Encourage students to reflect on how they can improve themselves in the upcoming year... Read More
Rosh HaShanah / Yom Kippur Annotated Bibliography
We’ve curated a list of children’s books appropriate for this season. From old favorites to newly published, we have the list for... Read More
Self-Study Interactive Form
As a new school year begins and the New Year approaches, use the guide below to promote self awareness in your teachers... Read More
Teshuvah Taco
Explore Teshuvah through this unique activity with multiple connections to kids’ daily lives. As students think about the layers of a taco,... Read More
Illustrated Blessing Chart – Wine
Using visuals encourages active participation, collaboration and learning for all students. These illustrated blessing (brachah) charts have been created to help facilitate... Read More
Prepare and Compare
Connect the Jewish New Year to the new school year: Use this activity as an anchor activity for when students finish with... Read More
Four Names for Rosh Hashanah
Tradition teaches us that the holiday that falls on the 1st day of Tishrei, traditionally known as the Jewish New Year, has... Read More
Celebrate the Birthday of the World
Use this list of creative activities to celebrate the birthday of the world with primary students on Rosh... Read More
High Holiday Bingo – Intermediate Level
This game will help your class learn or review their High Holiday vocabulary while having fun in a game of Bingo. These... Read More
High Holiday Bingo – Primary
This game will help your class learn or review their High Holiday vocabulary while having fun in a game of Bingo. These... Read More
Four Names for the New Year
Download this set of cards to create an interactive poster about the 4 names for the Jewish New Year. For a more in-depth... Read More
Send a Talking Shanah Tovah
Use the free app Fotobabble to send a talking Shanah Tovah via email to friends and family around the world. Click here or... Read More
Beaded Honey Spoon
This elegant Rosh Hashanah honey spoon can be made from wire, a spoon, and beads. Download the accompanying cards – one with... Read More
High Holidays: Reflect, Celebrate, & Play
These activities, divided into Reflect, Celebrate, and Play categories, encourage students to think about and interact with Rosh Hashanah concepts without doing any writing. They... Read More
Jonah Story Sequencing Cards
These sequencing cards provide simple caption-like sentences to retell the story of Jonah. The Sequencing Card Activities download provides a variety... Read More
“Toss”-lich
Combining the traditions of Tashlich (throwing bread into water to get rid of sins) and not wearing leather shoes on Yom Kippur,... Read More
Rosh Hashanah Hebrew Words
This file provides you with Hebrew word cards (with English translations) to use in teaching students Rosh Hashanah vocabulary. Words for the... Read More
Rosh Hashanah: “White” the Slate Clean
Beginning with white Torah dressings used during the High Holidays, “White” the Slate Clean guides students through an exploration of what the color... Read More
Rosh Hashanah Honey Pot
Follow these instructions to create a simple yet unique honey pot for Rosh... Read More
Rosh Hashanah Scribble Story
This Rosh Hashanah Scribble Story has some of the key words “scribbled out.” Students try reading the story aloud and filling in... Read More
Jonah Tagxedo Teacher’s Guide
The entire text of the book of Jonah is presented in an eye-popping fish shape. The accompanying teacher questions will guide educators... Read More
Creating Content Rich Jewish Learning Experiences
Rosh Hashanah is a holiday filled with opportunities for experiential learning. This downloadable list provides the teacher with a variety of ideas for... Read More
Rosh Hashanah Writing Prompts
These writing prompts encourage elementary age-appropriate introspection as students prepare for the new year. Students write in their hopes, prayers, and plans... Read More
Welcoming the Stranger – A Story for the New Year
Welcoming the Stranger is an Elijah story for use at the beginning of the school year. While it is written for students... Read More
Rosh Hashanah Journal
The Yamin Noraim (High Holidays, Days of Awe) provide each one of us with an opportunity for genuine soul-searching and reflection. It... Read More