Some things I’ve done in the past for 3rd-5th grade and older: · Compare the story of “The Samovar” in Days of Awe: Stories for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur by Eric Kimmel to the newer picture book Gabriel’s Horn also by Eric Kimmel. I usually read “The Samovar” but play the ebook of Gabriel’s Horn on the SmartBoard. I’m also lucky to have access to an antique samovar and a French horn that I show to the students.
· Read and discuss Gershon’s Monster by Eric Kimmel specifically focusing on the 6 steps of t'shuvah that he outlines in his author’s note. · For a lesson on creation, I read (or break the students up into groups to each read) several different versions of the creation story including Creation by McDermott, Big Momma Makes the World by Root and Mr. And Mrs. God in the Creation Kitchen by Wood along with the text from the Torah (I like to use In the Beginning : Bereishit adapted by Alison Greengard). We discuss what midrash is and how these other versions do and don’t stay true to the original text. · Around Sukkot, read the book Molly’s Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen and watch the movie from 1985. Compare and contrast. I also like to revisit Molly with the sequel, Make a Wish Molly (also available on DVD) at Passover time. · Other favorite holiday stories to share with older students are: Yussel’s Prayer by Barbara Cohen, The white ram: a story of Abraham and Isaac by Mordicai Gerstein, The Mysterious Guests by Eric Kimmel, and When the chickens went on strike: A Rosh Hashanah tale by Erica Silverman. But, I’ve been doing some of these lessons for 20+ years so I would also love some new ideas! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.org<blocked::mailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am-2pm and Wednesday 4-6 pm & Sunday 9am-12pm (when school is in session) From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of susan levin Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 11:42 AM To: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] first week/Rosh Hashana ideas I'm looking for fun ideas to use in the first two weeks of school, possibly connected with but not limited to the Chagim, for grades 3-5. Thank you. Susan Levin
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