ארכיון של 2018

This thorough lesson plan aims to help students "taste" the ethnic diversity of the Jewish communities in Israel, experience the immense weight and meaning of the Yom Kippur War in Israeli society, and gain insight into the complex attitudes of secular

This poem by Trisha Arlin describes the intensity of the process of repentance and growth of the High Holiday season, focusing on the power of Jewish liturgy and community in transforming these days into ones of joy and celebration. Trisha Arlin is a writer/performer of kavanot

This post offers two guided meditations based on the imagery and spiritual power of the shofar. Designed for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur by Ariel Neshama Lee, these healing meditations encourage one to release negativity, embrace renewal, and connect deeply to

בעמוד זה ניתן לקרוא ולהוריד מערך לימוד שהוכן בשומר החדש, העוסק בשאלה הבוערת והגדולה: האם ובאיזו מידה הציונות רלבנטית לימינו? בדף לימוד זה נעסוק במקומה של החלוציות האותנטית בימים אלה, וכיצד היא יכולה לבוא לידי ביטוי. זאת נעשה דרך שירו

This 3 page long PDF document offers a sample Rosh Hashanah Simanim Seder, originally a Sephardic tradition in which blessings are recited over a variety of foods that symbolize our wishes for the new year. Different communities and families have different versions

This excerpt from the Conservative Machzor Lev Shalom for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur presents the special prayers and passages recited during the Tashlich ritual, in which Jews  symbolically cast away their sins into a body of water. Ideally performed on the first

This comprehensive article serves as a guide to finding the right High Holiday Machzor for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur for you, including links to purchase a prayer book online or download free PDFs. Representing a wide spectrum of Jewish

This honest article presents six simple tips to transform lengthy, frustrating services into a meaningful prayer experience. With an emphasis on finding a personal connection to the words and their significance, rather than trying to keep up with the pace

This link will take you to the musical prayer navigator of Mechon Hadar, where you can find audio recordings for each part of the synagogue service for Shabbat, weekday, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Festivals and Rosh Chodesh. A useful resource for