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This lesson explores common feelings that are felt by children (and adults) during Yom Kippur davening.

Ever wonder how the custom of sending New Year cards began?

A fun E-Book for young children to learn about and celebrate Yom Kippur.

Articles, essays, audio lectures, and video lectures on Yom Kippur.

This activity is part of a series of 10 holiday-centered activities intended for students in grades K-4.

Connect teshuvah, tacos, and National Taco Day to make for a real-life application of learning.

Utilizing the model of Alcoholics Anonymous's 12 Steps, the 12 Steps of Atonement Anonymous helps us celebrate the High Holidays.

This lesson explores the Jewish approach to repentance, drawing on Rambam’s Hilchot Teshuvah.

This three-part lesson plan from for high school students explores the argument between Yonah and God.

In part one of this series, we delve into the various elements of this turbulent period in Israeli history.

Accessible digital activity to teach children of all abilities about Yom Kippur. Plus guide for use in the classroom.

A discussion of the Tashlich service with texts and questions for all learners.

A short video about the customs of Yom Kippur for children

This guide explores common feelings that are felt by children (and adults) during Yom Kippur davening in an open and non-judgmental way.

Consider themes from the story of Jonah and the Whale like knowing who you are in a storm.

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.

A beautifully illustrated learning guide about Yom Kippur and its themes.

A short animated video of the story of Jonah and the Whale

A collection of sheets, texts, and topics for Yom Kippur found on Sefaria.

In these printable pages, you can explore how Yom Kippur is marked in different times and places throughout Jewish history.

Activities, recipes, information, and more that will help you learn about and observe Yom Kippur

A new take on an ancient ritual to engage the teens in your life in dialogue and reflection during the High Holidays.

Using teshuvah, tefillah , and tzedakah, as a framework, find three opportunities throughout the Days of Awe to reflect on repair with youth.

Blessings and activities for young children and teens with disabilities to learn about the customs of Yom Kippur.

This discussion guide explores the Jewish approach to repentance, drawing on Rambam’s Hilchot Teshuvah (Laws of Repentance). Included are hands-on activities for younger and older students that deal with guilt and apology. **Newly updated for 2024**

In this unit we will learn about a poem written by Naomi Shemer in connection to the Yom Kippur war and see how it became a prayer of hope for many. Her personal archive includes many more songs and documents that tell the story of Israel over the years.

This article offers ten thoughtful ideas and practices to deepen the spiritual meaning and personal engagement of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

This discussion guide will deepen our understanding of Jonah's dilemma and how it relates to social justice.