כ"ד אלול ה' תש"ע / September 3, 2010
Welcome back to school!
This year, BabagaNewz.com explores Jewish values, symbols, prayer, and history. Use this calendar to know what new resources will be available to you, and when you can expect them. Also check out the blog (at right) for additional educational resources.
Click here to download and print the full 5771/2010-2011 calendar of BabagaNewz.com themes and dates.
There are two new lesson plans for Tishrei, one on The Symbol of Shofar, and one that will help your class celebrate Simchat Torah by creating a “flash mob” dance (a seemingly spontaneous dance by a large group of people).
Click here for The Symbol of Shofar, a new lesson for Rosh Hashanah
Click here for Simchat Torah Flash Mob Dance, a new lesson for Simchat Torah
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About the BabagaNewz.com/Behrman House partnership
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How to Use the New jPod
The new jPod is a little bit different, but it’s a lot of fun! Watch this short video demonstration of how to navigate it like a pro.
Handicapped Access at Tunnel Tours
The Kotel (Western Wall) Tunnels in Jerusalem are now wheelchair accessible thanks to Yad Sarah, an Israeli organization that lends out medical equipment.
Greetings to Gilad Shalit
Join the campaign to send one million Rosh Hashanah greeting cards to Gilad Shalit, who has been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since 2006.
Ice Breaker Games
Before you know it, you’ll be greeting this year’s new batch of students. These four laughing games can serve as great ice breakers to ease students into the first day of school.
Back to School E-Card
Welcome students back to school with this fun, Jewish e-card!
View the e-card here: http://www.babaganewz.com/kids/back-to-school/
Teachers’ E-Letter
