At-Home Activities

TI Tots

Youth

Teens

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At-Home Activities
 

This year, we are offering asynchronous learning for you and your family. Below you can find learning activities sorted by type and age group. Simply click on a title that interests you, and dive in!

*Synchronous events for each age group can be found in the next section.

Download TI Himmelfarb School's High Holiday Activity Book here.

Rosh Hashanah

All ages DIY Family Rosh Hashanah some ideas for preparing to celebrate as a family  Watch a full Rosh Hashanah meal be prepared in under five minutes!   And here’s a little more guidance on shaping a perfect round challah.  Bim Bam Horns and Shofars in the Torah	Music  Dip Your Apple by the Fountainheads  Rosh Hashanah: Can’t Stop the Feeling  What Makes Rosh Hashanah Beautiful A Song For the New Year Sung By Communities Around the World Rosh Hashanah, Head of the Year Spotify playlist	K-3rd grade What is Rosh Hashanah Spiritually? A very short (under two minute) glimpse into a meaningful question we all ask ourselves on this holiday.	4th-7th grade Learn about symbolic Rosh Hashanah foods and use them to make a beautiful centerpiece for your family meal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yom Kippur

All ages Bim Bam	Music  Yom Kippur: A Book of Jonah Song	K-3rd grade	4th-7th grade As clay in the hand of the potter (p 227 Mahzor Lev Shalem) Each paragraph of this piyyut (poem) describes humans as materials in the hands of a master crafter. Review the piyyut and choose a couple of videos to watch (below) showing what happens to that material. How does this metaphor work for you, and where does it fall flat?  As clay in the hand of the potter  As stone in the hand of the mason As iron in the hand of the blacksmith As the helm in the hand of the sailor As glass in the hand of the glazier As cloth in the hand of the draper As silver in the hand of the smelter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TI TOTS
 

TI Tots Rosh Hashanah • September 19 & 20 at 10:30 AM
Tot families, join us for tefillot, crafts, and some apples and honey. Led by Brenda Footer, this virtual program will focus on Rosh Hashanah in a friendly and approachable way for our Tots and families.

TI Tots Yom Kippur • Monday, September 28 at 10:30 AM
Yom Kippur is a day of reflection and forgiveness. Join Will Rivllin for a virtual Tashlich program! 

Tot Shabbat • Saturday, October 10 at 11:00 AM
Led by Brenda Footer, join your fellow Tots and Families for a Tot Shabbat before Simchat Torah. You will be receiving a craft box in honor of Simchat Torah, and this Tot Shabbat will incorporate this craft in the program! Don't forget to sign up to receive the craft box! Sign up coming soon.

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YOUTH
 

Rosh Hashanah Children's Programming • Saturday, September 19 at 10:00 AM
On the first day of Rosh Hashanah, log on to participate in various Rosh Hashanah related activities. We will have tefillot, a scavenger hunt, art projects, and discussions. 

Rosh Hashanah Day 2 • Sunday, September 20 at 10:30 am
The second day of Rosh Hashanah will continue our Rosh Hashanah celebrations. This program will include tefillot, sofar blowing, a discussion and lesson on tashlikh, and a New Year (5781) unboxing party! 

Yom Kippur Children's Programming • Monday, September 28 at 10:00 AM
Our Yom Kippur youth programming will include tefillot and the story of Yonah. Later in the program, we will divide our participants up, for additional activities! 

Sukkot Snacks in the Hut • Wednesday, October 7 at 6:00 PM
After hebrew school, zoom-in for a make your own Pizza to enjoy in your hoe or sukkah! The ingredient list, recipe will be shared ahead of time.

Sukkot Kadima Program • Wednesday, October 7 at 6:00 PM
Join your fellow Kadimaniks in building your own pizza to enjoy!

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TEENS
 

Yom Kippur Teen Discussion • Saturday, September 19 at 10:00 AM
During our USY Yom Kippur Discussion, we will be diving into the elements of Yom Kippur; reflection, repentance, and forgiveness. We will talk through the processes of Yom Kippur, and how we can go into the New Year as our best selves. 

Hol Hamoed Sukkot USY Program • Wednesday, October 7 at 6:00 PM
Our USY Chapter will come together (via Zoom) for a pizza crafting night. We will discuss Sukkot while personalizing and building our own pizzas. Ingredients and recipes to come!