Sharing Rosh Hashanah in the Classroom
Discover exciting, engaging, and relevant ways to share Rosh Hashanah in the classroom. This guide focuses on the traditions and customs surrounding the holiday of Rosh Hashanah—the Jewish New Year— and is part of a series of resources for parents, caregivers, and teachers for sharing Jewish traditions, holidays, and culture with K–5 students in secular classrooms.
Included inside: An overview of what Jewish means, background information on Rosh Hashanah, supply list, guided art project, Rosh Hashanah readaloud (for grades K–2), music playlist, snack suggestions, closing, and additional resources.
- Jewish Holidays (Chagim)
- Early Childhood
- Family Engagement
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The Jewish Educator Portal has curated an engaging selection of resources to help teach the Jewish New Year.

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).

High Holiday activities designed to encourage participation and enhance learning for children of varying abilities.