What actually happens during a Jewish wedding ceremony?
The meaning behind Tefillin (little black boxes worn during prayer) explained.
The Soviet Union has spent millions funding Palestinian leaders in a proxy war between the U.S. and the USSR. Why?
Resources from Sefi Kraut's session on resilience for educators in all different types of settings
A collection of readings, prayers, and poems from the CCAR to mark one year since October 7, 2023.
This guide explores common feelings that are felt by children (and adults) during Yom Kippur davening in an open and non-judgmental way.
In this 3-part lesson, students read chapter one of Sefer Yonah and are introduced to the conflict between Yonah and God.
Suggestions for journal prompts, with corresponding grade levels. Choose ones that work for you.
The goal of this activity is to examine primary sources about the festivals of Tishrei and learn about their context. Through an engaging activity that involves paying attention to details and looking for visual and textual clues, students will practice observation and analysis skills, as well as life skills such as communication and cooperation
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.