The kindergarteners and the first graders are gearing up for the first Jewish holiday of the year, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
We discussed how Rosh Hashanah is like a new beginning. We talked about improving ourselves and becoming nicer to those around us. We also talked about New Year traditions, such as eating apples and honey for a “Sweet New Year,” and having a round challah as a symbol of the shape of the world (since it is the world‟s birthday). We listened as one child from each class blew the shofar (which was a big hit!).
The kindergarteners decorated their shofarot by blowing paint through straws. Each work of art was unique, as each child experimented with different blowing techniques.