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Read more: Shavuot Recycled Basket Making
Shavuot Recycled Basket Making
INTRODUCTION: The holiday of Shavuot honors the first fruits and crops that are grown. This includes Biblical foods like wheat, barley, figs, vines, pomegranates, olives, and dates. A nice way to display these…
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Read more: Numbers Shabbat
Numbers Shabbat
INTRODUCTION: The fourth book of the Torah is Bamidbar in Hebrew, and ‘Numbers’ in English. In honor of this Shabbat, this program is a fun way to celebrate numbers while learning about gematria,…
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Read more: May the 4th Be With You
May the 4th Be With You
INTRODUCTION: For some, Star Wars is like prayer. Or a religious moment. It can be spiritual, inspirational and entertaining. May the 4th became a thing in 1982 when a member of the Star Wars family used the…
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Read more: Jewish Ice Cream Toppings Trivia
Jewish Ice Cream Toppings Trivia
Introduction Hand out sheets to participants as they arrive, and encourage them to talk to each other to figure out the answers. Every food item mentioned should be available as a topping on your…
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Read more: Jewish Foundation of Democracy: Who Leads? Who Counts? Who Votes?
Jewish Foundation of Democracy: Who Leads? Who Counts? Who Votes?
Who Leads? Context: Moses is the leader of the Jewish people and he is struggling to deal with all the people coming to ask him questions and get his advice.…
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Read more: On Being Jewish and American
On Being Jewish and American
Introduction: This activity teaches participants about two important concepts – dual loyalty and living in two civilizations – and helps participants reflect on their Jewish-American identities. Materials: Program Outline (30…
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Read more: May 2026/Iyyar 5786 Program Inspiration Ideas
May 2026/Iyyar 5786 Program Inspiration Ideas
Legend For Types of Event Ideas:🫂 = Idea for Diversified program🧿 = Idea for Jewish Culture and Holidays program📖 = Idea for Jewish Learning program🌱 = Idea for Tikkun Olam…
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Read more: Tikkun Leil Shavuot PowerPoint Party
Tikkun Leil Shavuot PowerPoint Party
INTRODUCTION: On Erev Shavuot, the holiday that celebrate receiving the Torah, it is traditional to pull and all-nighter studying Torah (or more expansively, Jewish text/teachings/etc…)! This is often called a…
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Read more: Hiking Through a Jewish Lens
Hiking Through a Jewish Lens
INTRODUCTION: It’s time to take to the outdoors! Gather community members to explore the outdoors through a Jewish lens. This program offers a menu of creative, accessible ways to turn a…
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Read more: Count the Omer Creatively
Count the Omer Creatively
INTRODUCTION: This is a choose-your-own Omer adventure, inviting participants to explore the 49 days of the Counting of the Omer through multiple modalities. Each option offers a different way to transform a simple nightly ritual into…
