In this worksheet, students will explore some Shana Tova (Jewish New Year) greeting cards, which portray Rosh Hashanah themes of ‘life cycles’ and ‘family’.

Design your own Shana Tova card inspired by illustrations and texts from historical cards!

Explore the tradition of sending Shana Tova cards for Rosh Hashanah through historical examples from the National Library of Israel’s collection.

Explore Rosh Hashanah postcards that tell the story of Israel and discuss the messages they convey.

This source sheet explores the Tashlich ceremony. Through historical texts, photographs, and oral histories, students will examine the origins, practices, and meanings of Tashlich across different times.

Can you solve the riddles? Take a look at primary sources that connect to the festivals of Tishrei and guess which riddle they match!

Discover how to use primary sources to enrich your teaching and prepare your learners for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Why do we eat such weird foods on Rosh HaShanah? Watch this video to find out! Video courtesy of Kan - the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation.

What are the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and the leader of the Zionist movement doing on a Rosh Hashanah card in 1901?

How does eating symbolic foods enhance our Rosh Hashanah experience? Explore a range of Jewish texts and primary sources.

Read the Tanach texts about shofar blowing, explore the primary sources, and discuss what you feel when you hear the shofar.