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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.
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PEDAGOGIC PEARLS
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This new section will provide teaching advice from our team of master teacher trainers!

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. Anita Block, Director of NESS
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TECHNOLOGY TIPS
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This new section will offer how-to's and links about using technology.
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BOOK and DVD of the MONTH
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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.
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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 during the Civil War.
Register NOW for the free, community-wide Kick-off Conversation with author, Dara Horn!
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AVAILABLE AT SERC!
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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. Search our online catalogue!
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