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Eight Ways to Make Every Night of Hanukkah Shine
Here are eight wonderful things about Hanukkah, one for each night, that can enhance our celebrations of this beloved holiday.
What a Way to Start a New Year: A Rosh HaShanah Story
Dina and her family move to a new city right before Rosh HaShanah. The move brings about a set of problems — the family car breaks down, the new house is a mess and filled with unpacked boxes, and Dina’s parents aren’t able to prepare a festive holiday dinner. When the family goes to the local synagogue to celebrate Rosh HaShanah, Dina doesn’t recognize anyone and feels left out. However, the family then receives help from an unexpected source!
Ushpizin: Welcoming Seven Holy Guests of Social Justice Work
At Sukkot, Jewish tradition encourages us to welcome seven holy guests into our sukkot, one for each night of the week. In a modern variation to this custom, each night can be connected to a related social action theme.
Glitter Glue Webs
This fun, spidery craft is a surefire hit with kids. Hang them in your sukkah during Sukkot
Paper Flower Chain
Kids will love making paper chains for to hang in the sukkah at Sukkot. These chains are also great for decorating on Tu BiSh'vat
RAC Reads: Septembers of Shiraz
The Septembers of Shiraz (by Dalia Sofer) tells the story of a modern day Iranian family living in Tehran and dealing with the repercussions of a father’s wrongful imprisonment.
Kabbalah for Beginners: Why Study Jewish Mysticism?
Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks – a Jewish spiritual teacher, musician, and founder of the online Kabbalah meditation community Torah of Awakening – seeks to make Kabbalah accessible to all who wish to embrace it.
Election Protection: Your 2020 Toolkit
One of our most important rights as Americans is the right to vote, and election officials have a duty to ensure that ever eligible vote is counted. When election officials take the time to count and verify every ballot, that’s a sign that our democracy is working.
History of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah are the titles given to all Jews who reach the age of 13, regardless of whether or not they have studied to commemorate the occasion with a ritual, ceremony, or celebration.