Yom Kippur – Jewish Festival
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. It is observed with fasting, prayer, and reflection as a time for […]
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. It is observed with fasting, prayer, and reflection as a time for […]
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, a time of prayer, self-reflection, and repentance. Here are some age-appropriate activities to help children in early years settings understand and celebrate this holiday: Apple and Honey Tasting: It's a tradition to dip apples in honey to symbolize the hope for a sweet new year. You could have […]
Sukkot is a Jewish festival that commemorates the time when the Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years after their exodus from Egypt, living in temporary shelters called sukkot (singular: sukkah). Celebrated for seven days, usually in late September or October, Sukkot is a time to give thanks for the harvest and remember the […]
Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday that celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil that lasted for eight days. In early years settings, Hanukkah can be introduced and celebrated in an inclusive and educational way, focusing on themes like miracles, […]
Passover, also known as Pesach, is a significant Jewish holiday that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. In an early years setting, educators can introduce […]