Jewish Celebrations

Game

Riddles of the New Year

The goal of this activity is to examine primary sources about the festivals of Tishrei and learn about their context. Through an engaging activity that involves paying attention to details and looking for visual and textual clues, students will practice observation and analysis skills, as well as life skills such as communication and cooperation

Age group:

Middle and High School

Time:

30 min

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Teaching Aids

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Riddles of the New Year

The goal of this activity is to examine primary sources about the festivals of Tishrei and learn about their context. Through an engaging activity that involves paying attention to details and looking for visual and textual clues, students will practice observation and analysis skills, as well as life skills such as communication and cooperation

Jewish Celebrations

Game

Discussion

Teamwork

Middle and High School

30 min

Teaching Aids

Tishrei Primary Sources

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Step 1

Hang the primary sources around the room and give each pair the riddle handout

Step 2

Students walk around the room to find the answers to the riddles

Step 3

Once they have completed the activity, review the answers together and discuss the following:

Did you notice any common themes in the primary sources?
What did you learn about the Tishrei holidays from these primary sources?
Which did you like the best and why?

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