5 Things to Know about the Jewish High Holidays
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the High Holidays, are celebrated by Jewish people all over the world. This guide gives a brief overview of these holy days with opportunities to learn more about their importance for Jews all over the world.
- Jewish Holidays (Chagim)
- Jewish Text and Thought
- Jewish Tradition
- Israel - Contemporary
- After School and Beyond
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Family Engagement
- Teen Engagement
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Temple Beth Sholom, Roslyn, NY. Learners in grades 1-6 are paired. A child in an older grade serves as a mentor for a child in a younger grade. The pairs, Yedidim (friends/buddies) live Jewish life together and share everyday experiences.
Living Judaism is an all-inclusive experiential learning model of Jewish Education. The purpose of the model is to engage every learner, provide carefully constructed learning experiences, build a strong identity, root students firmly in tradition, and create memories to last for years to come.
Research and presentations by staff and consultants of the Jewish Education Project at the Network for Research in Jewish Education.