Families & Children

May 22, 2012 | 1st Sivan 5772

Family Activities & Resources

Family Table Talk
A High Holy Day conversation guide based on the haftarah preceding Rosh HaShanah.
Holiday Happenings
Creative ways for parents and staff of the Union's Early Childhood Programs to celebrate and observe the holidays with young children.
Temple Emanu-El, New York, NY - High Holy Day Family Activities
Activities for inspiring conversations around the table or throughout the days.
The Jewish Parent Page
Great ideas for educating children about the Jewish holidays.

From URJ Books & Music

For Kids	For Adults
Sophie and the Shofar By Fran Manushkin, Illustrated by Rosalind Charney Kaye Two cousins, Sophie and Sasha, play and work together until a missing shofar comes between them.	Entree to Judaism: A Culinary Exploration of the Jewish Diaspora By Tina Wasserman Includes recipes for Rosh HaShanah.
The Shofar That Lost Its Voice By David E. Fass, Illustrated by Marlene Lobell Ruthen As Avi searches for the reason his shofar will not work, he suddenly finds himself within it and discovers a magical world that teaches him the meaning of Rosh HaShanah.	A Faithful Heart: Preparing for the High Holidays By Benjamin Levy, Foreword by Rabbi Norman Cohen Takes the reader on a spiritual journey into the fascinating text Maaseh Avraham Avinu, a compilation of the midrashic sources about Abraham, the first acknowledged Jew.
High Holy Day Do-It-Yourself Dictionary By Audrey Friedman Marcus and Raymond Zwerin, Illustrated by Marlene Lobell Ruthen An innovative fill-in dictionary for young readers that teaches them about the High Holy Days of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur.	Shirei T'Shuvah: Songs of Repentance (5-CD set) Produced by J. Mark Dunn The long-awaited resource recording for Shirei T'shuvah, a comprehensive collection of High Holy Day music for solo voice and keyboard.
The High Holy Days Written and illustrated by Camille Kress Introduce your child to the symbols and themes of the High Holy Days and Jewish autumn festivals.	Shirei T'shuvah: Songs of Repentance (book) By J. Mark Dunn, Editor A comprehensive High Holy Days resource for solo voice and accompaniment, with more than 300 pieces, valuable for all congregations, cantors, cantorial soloists, etc.