What happens on Rosh Hashanah? An informative and engaging video takes a quick look at the traditions, symbols, and origins of the Jewish holiday.

Concepts

jewish culture, jewish history, jewish holidays, world holidays, world religions

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Pair with a lesson on Jewish holidays or New Year observances around the world
• Host a Rosh Hashanah celebration in your classroom with traditional decorations and foods

Classroom Considerations

• Requires access to the Internet
• Video is just over one minute long

Pros

• Explains Rosh Hashanah for students who may have not heard of the holiday before
• Moves quickly to maintain interest

Cons

• None