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Sukkot and Simchat Torah Resource Collection
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The Jewish Educator Portal has curated an exciting blend of resources to teach the holiday of Sukkot and Simchat Torah. Included in our list are lesson plans, games, curriculum guides, activities, and more. We hope this collection excites and engages your learners about these important Jewish holidays.

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

This Sukkot lesson plan provides an analysis of the connection between the High Holidays and rainfall.

Grades:

6–12
Guide · Lesson

A collection of Sukkot resources suitable for a variety of ages and learning environments.

Grades:

6–12
Lesson · Text Study

This Sukkot lesson plan explores Jewish texts in-depth and is adaptable to both online and in-person.

Grades:

6–12
Lesson

Hebrew at the Center provides DIY Sukkah art activity to help students learn to describe colors and shapes when explaining how they built their sukkah.

Grades:

Age 3–4 · K–5
Guide · Website

Comprehensive set of Sukkot and Simchat Torah activities for diverse learning styles and perspectives.

Lesson · Text Study

Discover the joy in leaving the comfort of our homes to sit in impermanent huts.

Grades:

6–12
Game · Lesson · Online Activity

Play Sukkot games & courses with your children or let them play on their own.

Grades:

Age 3–4 · K–5
Website · Guide

Booklists, activities, recipes, articles, and more from PJ Library.

Grades:

Infant/Toddler Age 3–4 · K–2
Lesson · Text Study

A look at how Sukkot can draw our attention to those who are housing insecure.

Grades:

6–12
Lesson · Text Study

This Sukkot lesson plan teaches the meaning and symbolism of each of the Four Species.

Grades:

3–5
Guide · Text Study

A beautifully illustrated learning guide about Sukkot and its themes

Grades:

K–7
Lesson

A Sukkot resource packet with everything you need to shake sustainable, local lulavim.

Grades:

3–12
Lesson

An accessible introduction to the amazing holiday of the harvest -- Sukkot!

Grades:

Neurodivergent Learners
Game · Images

This activity helps students learn about what a sukkah in the 1800's looked like and compare it with sukkot of today.

Grades:

3–7
Images

Download this set of four beautiful Succah posters, each featuring an inspiring quote from Rabbi Sacks to enhance your Sukkot experience.

Guide · Lesson · Text Study

Each night of Sukkot, welcome in righteous biblical men and women. Explore stories and midrashim about each!

Game

Explore how sukkot (booths or huts) were built in different times and different places.

Grades:

6–12