Rabbi Deborah Waxman, Ph.D., shared this kavannah that affirms the miracle of creation, constantly renewed, for the first High Holy Days of her presidency of the Reconstructionist movement (5775). She was inspired by her experience on the zip line at Camp JRF.
In this powerful reflection on the Jewish New Year, Rabbi Jacob Staub acknowledges that sometimes, it's difficult to accept the underlying goodness of Creation.
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.
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.
Wholehearted Devotion by Rabbi Jacob Staub. A reflection on teshuvah and observing all 613 commandments.