Reading Time: 4 minutes Rosh Hashanah for Kids – Activities, Books, Free Games, and More
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Rosh Hashanah is approaching. It’s time to start thinking about Rosh Hashanah activities for kids. There are also great materials to teach your kids about Rosh Hashanah.
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What are the main themes of Rosh Hashanah?
Rosh Hashanah celebrates the creations of the Earth and marks the beginning of the days of awe which culminates with Yom Kippur which is known as the Day of Atonement. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the holiest days of the year.
Rosh Hashanah for Kids – Activities, Books, Free Games, and More – Free List of Activities
- Did you know there’s a Rosh Hashanah seder? The PJ Library lists fun Rosh Hashanah activities you can do with your kids. Learn how to blow a shofar.
- Free Rosh Hashanah coloring pages from Crayola
- Free interactive online coloring page from Torah Tots
- Rosh Hashanah kids crafts, art projects, recipes, stories, videos, cards, and more from the Chabad Rosh Hashanah Page
- How to make your shofar, dried apples, and more with TLC Family Rosh Hashannah crafts
Rosh Hashanah Books for Kids
Here’s a list of the Rosh Hashanah books the PJ Library gives out.
Apples and Honey – Baby and Toddler Rosh Hashanah Book
Happy Birthday World – A Jewish New Year Book for Toddlers
Today is the Birthday of the World – Book about Rosh Hashanah for Babies/Toddlers
Engineer Ari and the Rosh Hashanah Ride – Rosh Hashana for Pre-school and Kindergarteners
It’s Shofar Time – A book for small kids about Rosh Hashanah
Sammy Spider’s First Rosh Hashana – Book for kinder and pre-school aged kids
The Worlds Birthday: A Rosh Hashanah Story – Kinder and pre-school age book
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Gershon’s Monster
New Year at the Pier
The Secret Shofar of Barcelona
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