Riddles of the New Year

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Step 1

Hang the primary sources around the room and give each pair the riddle handout

Step 2

Students walk around the room to find the answers to the riddles

Step 3

Once they have completed the activity, review the answers together and discuss the following:

  • Did you notice any common themes in the primary sources?
  • What did you learn about the Tishrei holidays from these primary sources?
  • Which did you like the best and why?
View Resources:
Tishrei Riddles.pdf
Tishrei Primary Sources.pdf
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Topic
  • Jewish Holidays (Chagim)
  • Jewish Tradition
Grades
  • 6 - 7
  • 8 - 12
Setting
  • After School and Beyond
  • Camp
  • Congregational Learning
  • Day Schools and Yeshivas
  • Teen Engagement

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