Sefirat HaOmer and the Connection to the Land: A Program for School-Aged Children View a printable version of this article. Introduction The time between Pesach and Shavuot, when we count the Omer, is a time not only for spiritual reflection and refinement of our middot, but an opportunity to connect to the land […]
by Rabbi Yonatan Neril View a print version of this article The period of the Omer and the festival of Shavuot present opportune times to explore our connection and relationship to the land. On the first day of the Omer period, Cohanim (priests) made a barley offering in the Temple in Jerusalem. [1] On the […]
A Program for Children Ages 8 – 12 View a print version of this activity. Preparation Charades Cards are also needed to complete the activity This program is designed for upper elementary school or middle school children to be held either an activity in a youth minyan, a synagogue youth group, or in a […]
A Program for Children Ages 8 – 12 View a print version of this activity. Preparation The Scavenger Hunt Checklist is also required to complete this activity. This program is designed for upper elementary school or middle school children to be held either for families in shul on a Sunday, synagogue youth groups, or for summer […]
By Aviva Shinnar The summer sun is upon us and although we may enjoy this season, Av 9 marks the saddest day in the Jewish calendar. The fast on the 9th of Av is a culmination of a period known as the three weeks, beginning with the Fast of Tammuz on the 17th. During […]
