Vocabulary: Am Israel Chai – (ahm yis·rah·ale khai) The People of Israel Live! An expression of the survival of the Jewish people. Lashon Hara – (lah·shone hah·rah) speech about a person or persons that is negative or harmful to them, unless we are sincerely trying to...
Vocabulary: Sufganiyot – (soof-gah-nyoht) are delicious jelly-filled doughnuts, often enjoyed during Hanukkah, and they make celebrations extra sweet! Tzedakah – (tseh·dah·kah) a special kind of giving where you help others who might need a hand, making the world a...
Vocabulary: Bar Mitzvah – (bar·mitz·vah) a special ceremony in the Jewish tradition when a boy turns 13 years old and is considered old enough to take on adult responsibilities in the community. Hanukkiah – (hah·noo·kee·ah) a special candle holder used during...
Vocabulary: Ahavah – (ah·ha·vah) the Hebrew word means love, and it’s a special word that reminds us to care for and be kind to others. Cultural Appropriation – is when people use or copy things from another culture without respecting its significance. Gotcha...
Vocabulary: Dreidel – (dray·dl) a Yiddish word for a special spinning top used during Hanukkah. Inner Saboteur – (in·er sab·uh·tohr) is the little voice inside your head that sometimes says mean things and tries to stop you from feeling confident or trying new things,...
Vocabulary: Autism – (aw·tiz·uhm) is when someone’s brain works in a special and unique way, making them see and experience the world differently. The Hammer – Judah Maccabee’s nickname stems from his bravery and military prowess during the Jewish...
