What are the strange biblical origins of the term "scapegoat"? And what does it have to do with the Jewish Day of Atonement?

What would the Beatles think of the Hebrew version of “Let it be”? Find out why and when it was written!

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

Years after chazan (cantor) Zalman Pollack was a star of the Jewish world, his life's work was rediscovered...

Compare resources which depict the same event but in a distinct way, and reflect on the meaning of the differences.

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!

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.

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

Explore the role of women during the Yom Kippur War. 

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.

Discover a selection of Rosh Hashanah postcards from various time periods. Flip each postcard and discover which year it is from.

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

Learn how a traditional Jewish prayer melody inspired everyone - from classical composers to filmmakers to psychedelic rock bands.

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

When cholera ran rampant, saving lives superseded all else.

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

Letters written by Israeli children during the 1973 war reveal how they experienced one of the nation's most challenging periods.

In these printable pages, you can explore how Yom Kippur is marked in different times and places throughout Jewish history.

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