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.
Topics: Spirituality, Rosh Hashanah
Type: Essay
Rosh Hashanah
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.
Topics: Rosh Hashanah
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
Wholehearted Devotion
Wholehearted Devotion by Rabbi Jacob Staub. A reflection on teshuvah and observing all 613 commandments.
Type: Essay
High Holiday Press Release Template - Downloadable
An editable High Holiday press release template.
Rabbi Fredi's Challah
A sweet new challah recipe for Rosh Hashanah, dairy-free for meat meals!
Type: Recipe
High Holiday Liturgy
RRC provides audio clips of the High Holy Day liturgy in downloadable files. These are great for anyone preparing to lead or participate in services for the Days of Awe.
Type: Music
Tzedakah and the Jewish Holidays: Giving for Social Change
Ideas for giving opportunities throughout the Jewish year. Connects each Jewish holiday to the concept of tzedakah and recommends a relevant type of beneficiary to support.
Topics: Congregational Development, Jewish Life, Money and Values, Tikkun Olam, Holidays, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Simchat Torah, Shemini Atzeret, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Tu Bishvat, Purim, Pesach, Shavuot, Tisha B'av
Type: Program Description