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Coloring the Omer: A New Contemplative, Mystical Practice
Shari Berkowitz and Steve Silbert embraced the Omer's mystical component by creating "Color the Omer," a coloring book filled with illustrations and Jewish wisdom designed to engage Jews during this period with mindfulness and artistic expression.
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.
Yom HaShoah Social Justice Guide
Here are some ways to incorporate social justice themes into your Yom HaShoah observance.
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.
The Holocaust (Shoah)
The Shoah (also known as the Holocaust, from a Greek word meaning "sacrifice by fire,") was initiated by the members of the National Socialist (Nazi) Party, which seized power in Germany in 1933.
Yom HaShoah (Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day)
Yom HaShoah is officially known as Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day.
Yom HaShoah History
Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, occurs on the 27 th of Nisan.