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High Holiday Youth Experiences

High Holiday Youth Experiences

Throughout the High Holidays, Olam Tikvah will offer a variety of options for kids of all ages to engage in prayer, song, discussion, and learning. Please take advantage of all of our livestream and on demand experiences and printable materials and resources below.

Resources for Kids throughout the Holidays | Streaming Services | Tot Yom Tov On Demand for Toddlers & Preschoolers | Shorashim Yom Tov On Demand for Pre-K-1st Graders | Jonah and the Great Fish Puppet Show | Pre-Holiday Discussion with Rabbi Kalender for 7th-12th Graders

Resources for Kids Throughout the Holidays

Whether you're looking for things to get your kids into a holiday state of mind, things to do as a family during the holidays, and/or materials to keep kids engaged during services, we've got you covered! Below is a whole collection of things to print and add to your celebration throughout the season!

Going to High Holiday Services on the Computer Social Story
PJ Library High Holidays at Home Book
Yom Kippur Word Search
Jonah Music Video
Olam Tikvah Rosh Hashanah Services Bingo
Rosh Hashanah Color by Number
Shanah Tovah Coloring Book
Rosh Hashanah Crossword
Rosh Hashanah Missing Sounds Activity Sheet

Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Streaming Service

Streaming Experiences: Elementary Age & Parents
September 19, 20 & 28, 12:00-12:30pm

Click here to watch the service

On both days of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur, join us in the sanctuary via livestream, where Rabbi Kalender and Debra Beland Ackerman will share stories, prayer, learning, and activities. This program is geared toward elementary-age children, but all are welcome!

 

Tot Yom Tov On Demand

Tot Yom Tov On Demand: Toddlers & Preschoolers

Three different services filled with songs, stories, and prayer are specially designed to engage toddlers and preschoolers in the High Holidays. Click below to watch. You'll also find a songsheet you can print before the holiday begins so you can sing along!

Services On Demand:

Tot Yom Tov Rosh Hashanah Day 1
Tot Yom Tov Rosh Hashanah Day 2
Tot Yom Tov Yom Kippur Service
Yom Kippur Tot Yom Tov Song Sheet
Rosh Hashanah Tot Yom Tov Song Sheet

Shorashim Yom Tov On Demand

Shorashim Yom Tov On Demand: Pre-K-1st Grade

Three different services filled with stories, games, and songs are designed to get our pre-k-1st graders singing, moving, and engaging with the High Holidays. Click below to watch. You'll also find a machzor (prayer book) you can print and use to follow along and games to play each day, so don't forget to print them out before the holiday begins!

Shorashim Yom Tov Rosh Hashanah Day 1
Shorashim Yom Tov Rosh Hashanah Day 2
Shorashim Yom Kippur Service (Don't Miss Rabbi Kalender's Story at the End!)
An Ashamnu (Atonement) For the Littlest Kids
Tap Your Heart: A Catchy “Ashamnu” for Kids
Shorashim Machzor
Shorashim Headbands Game
Shorashim Bingo Game

Jonah and the Great Fish


An original production of The Puppet Company at Glen Echo Park. This collaborative project was organized by Temple Sinai Religious School with financial support from Olam Tikvah and several other area congregations. Click the image below to enjoy the show!

Teen Pre-Holiday Discussions

Pre-Holiday Discussion with Rabbi Kalender: 7th-12th Grade
Thursday, September 17 at 7:15pm and Sunday, September 27 at 11:00am on Zoom

Click here to register to receive the Zoom link

OT teens are invited to join Rabbi Kalender for a discussion about the High Holidays, preparing ourselves for prayer, and all that makes this year unlike any other.

Wed, May 7 2025 9 Iyyar 5785