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Discovering Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year (Webinar) (Stage 1, Stage 2)
Aug
The Sydney Jewish Museum brings an interactive Rosh Hashana— Jewish New Year— workshop, facilitated live by a Museum Educator.
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
What do apples, bees, and a rams horn have in common? They are all used as symbols in the Jewish New Year festival of Rosh Hashana!
This program will introduce students to the traditions and symbolism associated with this important Jewish festival.
This year, Rosh Hashana will be celebrated on 25th September and marks the beginning of 10 days of atonement before Yom Kippur.
DURING THE WORKSHOP, STUDENTS WILL:
- Learn what foods are traditionally eaten and why.
- Hear a ‘Shofar’ (ram’s horn) being blown and what the sound represents.
- Meet community rabbis from different streams of Judaism talk about why the festival is important to Jewish people.
- Engage in a craft activity.
- Take home a recipe for Honey Cake customarily made for Rosh Hashana.
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Sydney Jewish Museum
Event Details
Date & Time
29-Aug-2023 02:00PM + Google Calendar + iCal Export
Event Type
Live Event - Scheduled
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
Free
Curriculum
Primary
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
HSIE » History » Personal and Family Histories (Early Stage 1 - Kinder)
Other KLAs
HSIE
Will This Event Be Recorded?
No
Joining The Event
Technology and Materials Requirements
Zoom, internet connection, paper for craft activity.
Connecting To The Event
A link will be sent after registration.