Rosh Hashanah with the National Library of Israel

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Explore Rosh Hashanah with the National Library of Israel's rich collection of photographs, greeting cards, articles and much more. Choose from various activities and worksheets for students to learn more about the Jewish new year and its fascinating traditions. 

Pictured: ​A Shana Tova card from 1910 with portraits of Zionist leaders enclosed within a Magen David (Star of David). Jewish History and Israel Studies teachers can use the postcard when teaching about Theodor Herzl and the other founders of the Zionist movement. Jewish Studies teachers can use the postcard when teaching about Shana Tova cards

Topic
  • Jewish Holidays (Chagim)
  • Jewish Text and Thought
Setting
  • After School and Beyond
  • Congregational Learning
  • Day Schools and Yeshivas
  • Teen Engagement
  • Family Engagement

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Collection

The Jewish Educator Portal has curated an engaging selection of resources to help teach the Jewish New Year.

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Explore the spirit of different periods and generations in Israel through the tradition of sending Rosh Hashanah cards.

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CTI Limud

Congregation Tifereth Israel (CTI), Glen Cove, NY. CTI learners and their families participate in hands-on experiential learning. The curriculum focuses on Jewish values learned through our stories (both modern and ancient).

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