of Education resources on Yom Yerushalayim (includes Kahoot and A to Z on Jerusalem), Resources for Memorial DayKosher troops is an amazing Jewish group that support service men and women  On Shavuot we give the first fruit of the harvest. Premium. Moses Maimonides, also known as the Rambam, was among the greatest Jewish scholars of all time. It features questions about comprehension and media literacy, three discussion prompts, a creative writing exercise, a chevruta (pair study) activity, and a Shavuot/Ten Commandments FAQ. Rituals from Afar and Judaic Administrator Check In Notes.

This film was made possible by a generous gift from an anonymous donor. BimBam brings the Decalogue or the 10 Commandments to life for Shavuot with this catchy music video! Maybe it can be done through a lip dub. BimBam's digital storytelling sparks connections to Judaism for learners of all ages. Keep up to date with the latest videos and news from BimBam. This 8-page lesson focuses on Naomi Less’s unforgettable song about the Ten Commandments as a way to teach about Shavuot. Or have “guests” in character from your school, Send families a discussion guide to help deepen connection to classic Jewish stories and texts, Invite a storyteller to share stories in front of a bonfire, Talent show- with the finalists to have a live show. We hope that you watch, share it with your friends and sing-along. Learn the basics and gain confidence about Jewish holidays and traditions. Math lesson connected to counting the omer? He made enduring contributions as a philosopher, legal codifier, physician, political adviser and local legal authority. For Memorial Day- we have a lot of ideas for Yom HaZikaron that apply. From all night study sessions to mountains of cheese, Shavuot finds incredible ways to celebrate receiving the Torah. The holiday of Shavuot - counting the weeks until we receive the Torah on Mt. Josh Feigelson explains the importance of the Hallel, or the Jewish prayer of praise. TM + © 2020 Vimeo, Inc. All rights reserved.

Ruth is well-loved for her loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi and is often called Judaism’s most famous convert, or Jew by choice. The Book of Ruth is read by Jews on Shavuot, which celebrates the revelation of the Torah at Mount Sinai, also marking the beginning of the harvest season. It is named after its central figure, Ruth the Moabitess and traditionally read by Jews on the holiday of Shavuot, which celebrates the revelation of the Torah at Mount Sinai as well as marking the beginning of the harvest season…which is depicted in our film centered around fields and threshing rooms. Goosechase is a great app! It is also customary to stay up all night studying Jewish text (commonly the Book of Ruth) and “wait for the Torah” while eating lots and lots of dairy (if you’re from Ashkenazi descent) or meat (if you’re from Sephardi descent). Car parade: everyone is given a midah and decorates their car about that. Learn the basics and gain confidence about Jewish holidays and traditions. From  all night study sessions to mountains of cheese, Shavuot finds incredible ways to celebrate receiving the Torah. Privacy Policy(function (w,d) {var loader = function () {var s = d.createElement("script"), tag = d.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.src = "//cdn.iubenda.com/iubenda.js"; tag.parentNode.insertBefore(s,tag);}; if(w.addEventListener){w.addEventListener("load", loader, false);}else if(w.attachEvent){w.attachEvent("onload", loader);}else{w.onload = loader;}})(window, document); This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Phone: 646-975-2800Staff DirectoryContact Us, Data & Analysis for School Leadership (DASL), Admission Professionals Bi-weekly Check-in, Admission Professionals Bi-weekly Check-in for Small Schools, Data Informed Strategy: Using DASL to Power Admissions and Development, Development Professionals Bi-Weekly Check-in, https://www.lookstein.org/holiday-resources/lag-bomer-resources/, Shavuot lesson plans, videos, and articles, information about the song, its lyrics, and translations, Development and Admission Professionals Meeting Notes.

Learn the Ten Commandments in a rocking, fun kids’ sing-along featuring Naomi Less! Creative scavenger hunts- find something that shows resilience, commitment, hope, or items related to Yerushalayim. Thurs. Josh Feigelson explains the importance of the Hallel, or the Jewish prayer of praise. Jewish interpretation is often very specific.

Pre-tikkun leil Shavuot before the holiday begins: learning, cooking demonstration, panel with communal leaders.

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Create a newspaper from Har Sinai on the day we received the Torah, complete with interviews, ads and articles. Shavuot is the most important Jewish Holiday most people have never heard of. Bim Bam Fall 2020. Follow this easy tutorial led by Berkeley artist Claire Sherman! Ruth is well-loved for her loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi and is often called Judaism’s most famous convert, or Jew by choice.