The High Holidays are one of the most beautiful and special holidays. It’s a time to be joyful and also reflective. And there are many opportunities to involve your kids in fun and meaningful learning experiences!

The High Holidays include Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and the ten day period between the two. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, where we celebrate the birthday of the world. Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement, when you spend an entire day thinking about your actions of the past year and how to improve and be your best self in the new year.

Explore our High Holidays crafts, activities, and experiences from this year and previous ones to engage you and your family in a fun and meaningful High Holiday experience!

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Favorite High Holiday Crafts
Favorite High Holiday Activities
Favorite High Holiday Sensory Activities

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Smush Painting Happy Birthday World Garland

DIY Simanim Fishing

Marbled Chalk Tashlich Program

Apple Playdough

Roll and Count the Siman Carrots Sensory Bin

Tashlich Tape Resist Mural

Watercolor Plastic Wrap Process Art Simanim Cut Outs

Rosh Hashanah Seder Planner Free Printable

Be Your Best Self Rosh Hashanah Process Art *Free Printable

Bee Happy It’s (Almost) Rosh Hashanah Paint Transfer

High Holiday Poke the Dots

Jewish Together Coloring Page Inspiration

Rosh Hashanah Apple and Bee Peg Doll Small World Play

Pomegranate Mitzvot Prompt *Free Printable

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High Holidays 2023 Kid-Friendly Activities

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High Holiday 2022 Kid-Friendly Activities

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High Holiday 2021 Kid-Friendly Activities

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High Holiday 2020 Kid-Friendly Activities

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High Holiday Kid-Friendly Activities
  • Rosh Hashanah Apples & Bees Sensory Bin (coming soon)
  • High Holidays I Spy Game (coming soon)
  • High Holiday Lacing Activity (coming soon)
  • Happy Birthday World Rosh Hashanah Earth Craft (coming soon)

Remember, it often takes me awhile to get my activities up on the blog (too busy playing!). If you want to see what we’re doing in real time, check out our Instagram!

A few of our favorite quick references:

PJ Library

BimBam

ReformJudaism

For some of our favorite High Holiday books, take a look at our Bookshop.org With Love, Ima Storefront (each purchase supports local bookstores!).

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