5 Things to Know about the Jewish High Holidays
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the High Holidays, are celebrated by Jewish people all over the world. This guide gives a brief overview of these holy days with opportunities to learn more about their importance for Jews all over the world.
- Jewish Holidays (Chagim)
- Jewish Text and Thought
- Jewish Tradition
- Israel - Contemporary
- After School and Beyond
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Family Engagement
- Teen Engagement
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Temple Beth Sholom, Roslyn, NY. Learners in grades 1-6 are paired. A child in an older grade serves as a mentor for a child in a younger grade. The pairs, Yedidim (friends/buddies) live Jewish life together and share everyday experiences.
Mayim offers experiential and project-based Jewish learning and community-building for children in grades K-5. Their commitment to project-based learning places the student at the center of the learning, with the teacher acting as a facilitator ( Design Principle 6). Project-based learning also
High Holiday activities designed to encourage participation and enhance learning for children of varying abilities.