Expand the meaning of the Fast of Esther in an act of solidarity with the Israeli women still held hostage in Gaza.
In this difficult time, the familiar words of the Haggadah will no doubt sound different. What does it mean to recite them today?
This curriculum explores key Jewish prayers and the deeper meanings behind them.
Resources and texts which explore the approach taken by Rabbi Sacks in his writings and speeches to Tefillah.
The meaning behind Tefillin (little black boxes worn during prayer) explained.
Resources from Sefi Kraut's session on resilience for educators in all different types of settings
This guide explores common feelings that are felt by children (and adults) during Yom Kippur davening in an open and non-judgmental way.
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.