Yom Kippur Resource Collection
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The Jewish Educator Portal has curated a unique set of resources to help teach Yom Kippur and the idea of Teshuva. From lessons plans to video essays, there's resources here to teach all ages and learning types.
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Guides, activities, lessons, articles, recipes and more from PJ Library.
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Activity ideas for classes and groups, including discussion questions and frameworks for lessons.
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This lesson explores common feelings that are felt by children (and adults) during Yom Kippur davening.
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Articles, essays, audio lectures, and video lectures on Yom Kippur.
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A fun E-Book for young children to learn about and celebrate Yom Kippur.
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Explore how Yom Kippur is marked in different times and places throughout Jewish history.
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An engaging reading and writing exercise from the Blue Dove Foundation.
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Connect teshuvah, tacos, and National Taco Day to make for a real-life application of learning.
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Utilizing the model of Alcoholics Anonymous's 12 Steps, the 12 Steps of Atonement Anonymous helps us celebrate the High Holidays.
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This lesson explores the Jewish approach to repentance, drawing on Rambam’s Hilchot Teshuvah.
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The experience of fasting can be very challenging for someone struggling with disordered eating.
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A short animated video of the story of Jonah and the Whale
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A collection of sheets, texts, and topics for Yom Kippur found on Sefaria.
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Ishay Ribo's powerful song, "Seder Ha'Avodah", takes us on a musical and spiritual journey.
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This three-part lesson plan from for high school students explores the argument between Yonah and God.
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In part one of this series, we delve into the various elements of this turbulent period in Israeli history.
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A discussion of the Tashlich service with texts and questions for all learners.
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We all decide how to observe Yom Kippur. Would that change if a nation is pinning its hopes on you?
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A short video about the customs of Yom Kippur for children
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Consider themes from the story of Jonah and the Whale like knowing who you are in a storm.
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In life we dip or sway and even move backward at times, but as long as we are moving somewhere, we are on a path toward growth.
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Nachshon teaches us all about the importance of tzedakah. What a mensch!
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