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Rosh HaShanah Resource Collection
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The Jewish Educator Portal has curated an engaging selection of resources to help teach the Jewish New Year. From lesson plans to video essays, there are resources here to teach all ages and learning types.

Type
  • Lesson
  • Guide
  • Curriculum
Topic
  • Jewish Tradition
  • Jewish Holidays (Chagim)
Setting
  • After School and Beyond
  • Congregational Learning
  • Day Schools and Yeshivas
  • Family Engagement
  • Teen Engagement
Game · Images

Learn about Israeli history through Shana Tova postcards from the National Library of Israel's collections.

Grades:

3–12
Text Study · Lesson · Guide

A collection of sheets to deepen your understanding of the most central prayers of Rosh Hashanah.

Lesson

This interactive, collaborative digital activity reviews the symbolic foods eaten on Rosh Hashanah.

Grades:

3–7
Lesson

Explore the four names of Rosh Hashanah, their origins, and how they reveal the meaning of the day.

Grades:

K–7
Guide

Infuse your Rosh Hashanah dinner with these mental health interpretations and activities for the symbolic foods we eat on Rosh Hashanah!

Article · Guide · Text Study

Explore the ritual of tashlikh and how teshuvah is connected with water. Family text study with questions!

Grades:

K–7

Blessings and activities for young children and teens with disabilities learn about the customs and blessings of Rosh Hashanah.

Grades:

Infant/Toddler Age 3–4 · K–Neurodivergent Learners · 3–5
Guide · Text Study

A beautifully illustrated learning guide about Rosh Hashanah and its themes

Grades:

K–7
Lesson · Guide

Comprehensive set of High Holiday activities sorted into different learning styles and perspectives.

Grades:

6–12
Guide · Website

Guides, activities, lessons, articles, recipes and more from PJ Library.

Grades:

Age 3–4 · K–5
Guide · Lesson · Video · Website

Prepare for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with The Lookstein Center's newly expanded High Holidays resources.

App · Game · Guide · Images · Lesson · Online Activity · Video

Jigzi offers teachers, parents & kids hundreds of interactive Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Resources including games, apps, lessons and courses.

Grades:

K–7
Game · Guide

This toolkit includes information, activities for an engaging, and educational Rosh Hashanah for your family and/or classroom.

From our Educator Contributors

Guide · Lesson

Engage in an artistic exploration of teshuva and personal transformation.

Grades:

Neurodivergent Learners 3–7
Lesson · Game

This original Rosh Hashanah packet includes brainteasers, reflective questions, and thought provoking discussion topics.

Grades:

K–7
Game · Online Activity

An online maze to help students recall key aspects of Rosh HaShanah.

Grades:

K–5