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How Midrash and Commentary Help Us Read Between the Lines
As Rosh HaShanah approached last year, I was living in southwestern China, where I celebrated by eating apples and explaining the Jewish New Year to my Chinese roommate.
Yom Kippur Social Action Guide
Ideas for incorporating social action themes into your Yom Kippur observance.
A Yom Kippur Activity for School-Aged Families
Rabbi Vicki Tuckman z"l had a family ritual that ensures that each member of the family can seek to fulfill the sacred duties of the day.
Shofar Activities
Try these fun activities to familiarize children with the sounds of the shofar.
Why is the Music Different During the High Holidays?
Close your eyes for a moment. Imagine that you are gathered with your congregation for High Holiday worship. It is Erev Yom Kippur - the holiest night of the year.
Styrofoam Apples for Rosh HaShanah
Create sparkly Styrofoam apples to decorate your Rosh HaShanah dinner table!
Apple Printing
Kids ages 3 - 6 will love using an apple and red paint in this quick craft that creates fun, Rosh HaShanah-appropriate artwork
Handprint Greeting Cards
This is a creative and adorable way to send out New Year's wishes to all your friends!
New Year, Take Two: A Second Chance for a Conscious Year Ahead
To err is human, but ask yourself, next September: When I reflect on the year that has passed, how will I observe my effort to be more of the person I had hoped to be? Happy new year – again!