Riddles of the New Year

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Step 1

Hang the primary sources around the room and give each pair the riddle handout

Step 2

Students walk around the room to find the answers to the riddles

Step 3

Once they have completed the activity, review the answers together and discuss the following:

• Did you notice any common themes in the primary sources?
• What did you learn about the Tishrei holidays from these primary sources?
• Which did you like the best and why?