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October 2009
~ Tishrei/Heshvan 5770

SUKKOT/
SIMHAT TORAH
 RESOURCES &
NEW ADVICE SECTIONS


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SUKKOT/SIMHAT TORAH RESOURCES

1.  JOP's "Making Connections Home Study Guides"  provides an easy-to-use one-page Guide to Sukkot with background information and activities.

2.  The ACAJE Holidays page has links to sites with guides, curricula, lesson plans, activity pages and more!

3.  Check out the Activity Ideas for Classes and Groups for Sukkot and Simhat Torah from the Jewish Agency for Israel.

4.  Lesson plans, games, activities, and crafts are available from BabaGaNewz.

5.  My Jewish Learning highlights Sukkot for families, with creative ideas and hints.

6.  Welcome the mystical ushpizin and ushpizot to your sukkah - learn more from Morim.org.

7.  Background information, stories, study, kids' activities and more on Simhat Torah is available at Chabad.org.

8.  Madrichim.org has activities, articles and programs for Simhat Torah.

9.  Cool things to do on Simhat Torah, links, and info can be found at Academy BJE's Kids page.



 
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Transitions are an integral part of the classroom, and some students can easily move from one activity or task to another; others have difficulty. 

Take time to get to know each student's temperament in order to plan for timely and successful transitions.
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BOOK and DVD
of the MONTH


TIKVAH MEANS HOPE by Patricia Polacco
Mr. Roth and his young neighbors have built a Sukkah. But as Sukkot begins, brush fires engulf entire neighborhoods - and their cat Tikvah disappears during the evacuations!  This heartfelt story is a stirring celebration of life, friendship, and--most of all--hope.

THE USHPIZIN - V-5028
A multiple award-winner, Ushpizin portrays a husband and wife whose love is tested and faith is challenged when a secret from the past reveals itself during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. 1 HOUR, 30 MINUTES; AGE: 12-ADULT.

To borrow these materials contact Bonni Kraus.
ONE BOOK
ONE JEWISH COMMUNITY
BOOK SELECTION
This year's OBOJC book is
All Other Nights
, a thrilling
historical novel that will challenge readers'  preconceptions as they
learn about the role of Jewish Americans dur
ing
the Civil War.


Register NOW for the free, community-wide Kick-off Conversation with author, Dara Horn!
QUICK LINKS

  AVAILABLE AT SERC!
1. ELLISON DIE-CUT MACHINE
SERC has an Ellison Die-Cut machine and a great collection of more than 50 Ellison dies that you can use - free of charge!
View our listing here. 

2.  PRINT RESOURCES
We have textbooks and teacher's guides. Make an appointment to see them and receive personal guidance.

3.  MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES
Preview/borrow videos and DVDs.
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