Jewish life is communal, meaning that it's about what we do together. That includes Jewish holidays and other celebrations. Let's learn about the Jewish …
Holidays
Holidays 2: Rosh Hashanah
Happy Jewish New Year! Rosh Hashanah is the "head" (beginning) of the Jewish year. Let's learn all about it. For an Orthodox perspective, please watch this …
Holidays 3: Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is a holiday, but not like Rosh Hashanah. It is the Jewish day of atonement. That means we reflect on our sins for the year, and ask for forgiveness. …
Holidays 4: All About Sukkot
Sukkot is the festival of booths. It's a great holiday for people who love to make things and decorate. Please read this …
Holidays 5: Israeli National Holidays
There are many holidays celebrated in Israel that are not on our diaspora (non-Israeli) Jewish calendar. Find out more by watching this play …
Holidays 6: Chanukkah
Chanukkah, oh Chanukkah, come light the menorah! Chanukkah is the festival of lights, but more correctly it is the festival of dedication. What did we …
Holidays 7: Purim
Get out your groggers and hamentaschen, it's time for Purim! While this holiday feels like Jewish Mardi Gras or Halloween because of the costumes we wear, Purim …
Holidays 8: Passover
Read the article and watch the video on the Ethiopian family’s Passover seder from Shalom Sesame HomeworkMake your own Hagaddah using any of these …
Holidays 9: Shavuot, Tisha B’Av, Tu B’Av, Tu B’Shevat
Watch the videos on Shavuot here: http://www.reformjudaism.org/celebrate-shavuot-shalom-sesame Watch this video on Tisha …
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