Holiday Resources
This is a hands-on, team activity for the week before Sukkot that allows students to build sukkot according to instructions given in the Mishnah.
Type: Lesson Plan
These two programs for preschool students and their parents incorporate a variety of activities. The first focuses on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Simchat Torah. The second focuses on Hannukah.
Topics: Family Education Programming, Holiday Resources, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Simchat Torah, Sukkot, Hanukkah
Type: Family Education Program
This Rosh Hashanah program is appropriate for primary and secondary school students. It uses multiple learning stations, which creates a diversity of activities and allows for many students to participate at once. Themes such as tashlich and creation are included.
Type: Lesson Plan
This audio program offers an overview of the structure, development and religious meanings of the haggadah and the Passover seder with Rabbis Joy Levitt and Richard Hirsh. It includes a special behind-the-scenes look at the Reconstructionist haggadah, A Night of Questions, and its accompanying music CD. This is an episode of Heart, Mind and Spirit.
Type: Audio Interview
Jewish at Christmas
Rabbi Jacob Staub recounts a personal transformation in his views on interfaith families.
Type: Essay
Miraculous Lights
Rabbi Jacob Staub reflects on his coming out experiences in this essay on Hanukkah.
How Much Is Enough?
In 2013-14, the Tikkun Olam Commission of the Reconstructionist movement is initiating actions and conversations about wealth and income inequality and the related question: How much is enough? This letter, written by Rabbi Mordechai Liebling, ’85, was originally sent to college students. However, it’s a useful text for any family, study group or individual who wants to bring contemporary meaning and challenging questions to bear on an ancient holiday.
Type: Community Discussion Guide
Wholehearted Devotion
Wholehearted Devotion by Rabbi Jacob Staub. A reflection on teshuvah and observing all 613 commandments.
Type: Essay
Rabbi Fredi's Challah
A sweet new challah recipe for Rosh Hashanah, dairy-free for meat meals!
Type: Recipe