Yom Kippur
Cooking Up Compassion
This unique Tel Aviv restaurant is committed to helping kids at risk turn their lives around. Israeli restaurants are often known for their delicious hummus, mouth-watering kebabs, and colorful Israeli salads. One Tel Aviv restaurant, however, is also known for its unique staff.
Tashlich Leader’s Guide
A meaningful Tashlich experience for home or school “And cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.” Micah 7:19 This Tashlich experience may be done at home or in school, either by a river, a lake, a well, or even with tubs of water in a classroom.
From Dump to Ecological Diamond
How a landfill in Tel Aviv is being transformed from a garbage dump to an ecological gem. “Quick! Roll up the windows!”
Franz Rosenzweig (1886-1929)
Franz Rosenzweig was ready to turn his back on Judaism until one Yom Kippur changed his mind. Berlin, GermanyYom Kippur, October 11, 1913
Mehilah-O-Grams
Here's a fun way to ask others for forgiveness--and raise money for tzedakah. During the Ten Days of Repentance between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, it is important to ask forgiveness, or mehilah, for having hurt or wronged others.
The Symbol of Shofar
Explore the role the shofar plays in the synagogue during the High Holidays and the role it played in the Tanakh. Download the lesson plan from the blue box to the right.
Activities for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Five creative classroom activities to prepare for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. THE JEWISH YEAR: Ask the students to design a calendar for the new Jewish year, including the Hebrew months and the holidays that correspond to each month.
Teshuvaletes: On Your Mark. Get Set. Go.
To help you train for the spiritual Olympics, BABAGANEWZ recommends a four-step teshuvah training schedule.
BRACHA Academy Course Catalog
BRACHA offers talmidim (students) comprehensive courses that not only explore the human heart, but also awaken students to an ancient wisdom that cultivates happiness and fulfillment. In an exhaustive survey of training programs published to coincide with Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Useless News and Worthless Retorts magazine awarded its highest rating to BABAGANEWZ Reflect an
The Gladiator and the Scholar
This tale from the Talmud describes the long friendship between two people from very different backgrounds, including their companionship and many debates. "I have learned a lot from my teachers, and even more from my friends." Ta'anit 7a
The fasting and prayer of Yom Kippur are the culmination of the repentance and atonement of the Ten Days of Repentance.
Yom Kippur games
