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Welcome to the SOS Kit for Rosh Hashanah: Renewal. Rosh HaShanah, the beginning of the Jewish year is almost here. However you may have observed Rosh HaShanah in your childhood home, there is always room for renewal and growth. In this kit you will find usable prayers, information, activities, delicious Rosh HaShanah recipes, including an apple cinnamon challah, and a classic brisket but with an Israeli kick. The last thing you will find is a Rosh HaShanah meditation activity to do with your family during after or before your meal. This kit was made so that you don’t have to stress about how or if you’re going to celebrate as we welcome the Jewish new year with joy and an interest in growing our connection and our spirit. As we approach Rosh HaShanah, may we all return to who we really are, return to ourselves as human beings that have a deep desire to connect with Hashem and live a life of greatness, morality and deep spiritual meaning. Out of respect for Torah and Jewish law, we ask that you don’t cook these recipes on Shabbat, and that you don’t turn your oven on on Rosh HaShanah to cook them. We ask that you print any articles you plan to read on Rosh HaShanah before the holiday begins. We also request that you not play the music videos on the holiday itself.The same applies to any content you wish to use and enjoy on Shabbat.A Message From MOM MOM SOSSOSisraelforever.org/sosmom

Rosh HaShanah: RenewalRosh HaShanah, the beginning of the Jewish year is almost here. A time for joy, celebration, food and family, it is also a time for introspection, consideration of the year completed and the year to come, our Jewish identity and how we are connected to our people and the Jewish homeland – Israel.One of 4 new years on the Jewish calendar, it is the start of the calendar year, and considered as the restart of the Jewish spiritual life that we all possess. How we express it - that is something unique to each and every one of us. Rosh HaShanah traditions historically have been passed down from generation to generation of mothers and grandmothers. The order of preparation and the order of serving. The soup, the sides, the main dish - all part of the customs we inherited, even if we have no idea why or where they originated. Since Jewish life is an endless journey of learning, it helps us to remember that we are part of a long chain of connection - from our mother all the way to our maternal ancestors. However you may have observed Rosh HaShanah in your childhood home, there is always room for renewal and growth. What can we do this year to breathe new life into our personal calendars of Jewish living? • What was a favorite memory of a Rosh HaShanah from your childhood? Share that story with your kids! • Perhaps there is a recipe passed down in your family that you could make together. Don’t know where it came from? Have your kids be involved in the storytelling by a maternal figure from your past. • Rosh HaShanah is about Renewal. What are the things YOU want to renew in YOURSELF as a mom this new year? photo credit: Ein Prat Fountainheads on Facebookisraelforever.org/sosmom

רֶֲא ם ָלע ָה ֶל ֶֽמ ני ֵֽהֱא ָיְי ה ָ ַא ר ָ )ְו ת ָ ַ לֶ( ר ֵנ קי ִלְד ַהְל נָֽ ִצְו וי ָתְצ ִמְ נ ָֽְ ִקבט םי לֶBaruch ata Adonai eloheinu melech ha-olam asher kiddishanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu l’hadlik ner (shel shabbat v’)shel yom tov.Blessed are You, Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, Who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to light the (Shabbat and) festival candles.Rosh HaShanah andle Lighting ם ָלע ָה ֶלֶמ ני ֵהֱא ָיְי ה ָ ַא ר ָ הֶ ַה ן ָמְ ַל נ ָעי ִ ִהְו נ ָמְ ִקְו נ ָיֱחֶהֶBaruch ata Adonai eloheinu melech ha-olam she-heh-kheh-yanu, v’kee-y’-manu, v’he-ge-anu la-zman ha-zeh.Blessed are You, Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, Whose power enlivens us, sustains us, and enables us to reach this moment of joy.When Rosh HaShanah and Shabbat are on the same day, say the words in parenthesis.An additional prayer you can learn, special for women on Rosh HaShanah, is the Rahamana di Nishaya.israelforever.org/sosmom

Jewish LearningWe renew our understanding of the meaning of Rosh HaShanah with the text used in the services in synagogues for over 2000 years. In doing so, we renew our appreciation of the long history of life, faith and connection Jews have kept alive throughout every generation. FIRST DAY OF ROSH HASHANAHTorah - Sarah and Hagar (Genesis 21:1-34)Haftarah - The Story of Hannah (1 Samuel 1:1-2:10) SECOND DAY OF ROSH HASHANAHTorah - The Sacrifice of Isaac (Genesis 22:1-24)Haftarah - The Wonder of Israel (Jeremiah 31:1-19) BRING TORAH TO LIFE! • Pick a page and read it together as if acting on stage. • Add dramatic exaggeration and pauses• Use funny voices and bring the characters of our Jewish history to life and help our children understand they carry on the unique destiny of our beloved ancestors.• Review the names of the personalities in the story - Who was Abraham? Sarah? Hannah? Jeremiah? What about their stories makes them so important to Jews for 3000 years? • Ask the children what more they would want to learn about being a Jew and living Jewishly.• End the activity with some special words of your own on why it is so unique to be a part of Israel and to carry on these traditions.israelforever.org/sosmom

SIMANIM SEDERThe rabbis of our past, known as ל”זח [Chazal], taught us on הנשה שאר [Rosh Hashanah] we elevate puns from the lowest form of humor to the highest religious experience. The foods suggested by our Sages had names in Aramaic or Hebrew that symbolized hopes for the new year, so the original blessings passed down through the generations touch on so many aspects even of our life today. Our kavvanoth — sacred intentions — are that these simanim, Symbolic Foods of Life, are to help us effect a good coming year.PRINT YOUR PDF NOW FOR USE AT YOUR ROSH HASHANAH CELEBRATIONOver the years, many more humorous references have been incorporated into cultural traditions for different Jewish communities around the world. What other word puns could you and your family come up with? israelforever.org/sosmom

DIRECTIONSDIRECTIONS1. Inalargemixingbowl,combineyeast,sugarandhotwater.2. Letsitfor15minutesuntilbubbly.3. Addflour,1cupatatime.4. After3cups,addoil,cinnamon,andhoney.5. Mixwithhandsorinmixeruntilstickydoughforms.6. Turndoughoutonto alightlyflouredsurfaceandkneadfor10-12minutes.7. Flattendoughoutintoadiscandfoldinapplepieces.Ifusingamixer,youcanaddtheapplepiec esrightinforanother2minutesofkneading.8. Placedoughintowell-oiledbowlandcoverwithaplasticwrapordamptowel.9. Letriseinawarmdryareafor1hour(doughwithdoubleinsize).10. Punchdownandletriseagainfor1hour.11. Pre-heatovento350F.12. Punchdowndoughandseparateinto6or8even-sizedpiec es–dependingonifyouwanttodoa3or4strandbraid.13. Rollouteachpieceintoalongcylindershapeandlaysideb yside.14. Pinchtheendsofthedoughtogetherandbraid.15. Pinchtheendstogethertightlyandlayonbakingsheet.16. Inasmalldishbeateggandbrushontopofchallahafter10minutesofaddit ionalrising.17. Brushonanothercoatafteranother10minutesandsprinklethetopwithseasalt.18. Bakefor30-35minutesoruntilgolden.INGREDIENTSINGREDIENTS• 2½Tbspinstantyeast• ¾cupsugar• 2cup sb oilingwater• ¼cupve getableoil• 2tspsalt• 6cupsflour• 3teaspoonscinnamon• 4Tbsphoney• 1apple,peeledandcutintosmallchunks• 1egg,beatenB’TEAVON AND ENJOY!!B’TEAVON AND ENJOY!!Apple Cinnnamon Challahisraelforever.org/sosmom

DIRECTIONSDIRECTIONS1. Preheatovento300°Forpreheatslowcookertolow.2. HeatalargesautépanorDutchoven,lightlyc oatedwitholiveoil,overmedium-highheat.Brownonionsuntildarkandverysoft.Stirtomatopasteinandcontinuecookingforafew minutestoseartomatopaste.Transferonionstoslowcooker,orifusingaDutchoven,pushonionstotheside.3. Seasonbrisketwithsaltand p epp erandbrownonbothsidesinthesamepan.Youmayneedtocutbrisketinhalftofitintoaslowcooker.4. Nestlebrisketintopanwithonions.Addgarlic,broth,wine,andbouquetgarni.5. Coverandbraisefor3½to4hoursina300°Fovenor8hoursonslowcooker,oruntilaforkinsertedcomesoutwithnoresistance .6. Coolbrisketbeforerefrigeratingforupto2days.7. Scrapeofat,slicebrisket.Squeezegarlicoutofheadsandaddtopanjuices.Servewithpanjuicesandonions.8. Slicebrisketifservinganotherdayands torewithpanjuicesinrefrigerator.Reheatina300°Foven,covered,for1hour.INGREDIENTSINGREDIENTS• Extra-virginoliveoil• 3largeSpanishonions,thinlysliced• ¼cuptomatopaste• Koshersalt• Freshlygroundblackpepper• 1(7pound)wholebrisket• 3wholeheadsofgarlic ,cutinhalftoexposethecloves• 3cupsbeefbroth• 1cupdryredwine• BouquetGarni:severalthymesprigs,parsleystems,andbayleavestiedtoc eleryribB’TEAVON AND ENJOY!!B’TEAVON AND ENJOY!!Slow Braised Brisket and Onionsby Israel chefJamie Gellerisraelforever.org/sosmom

Songs are a wonderful way to liven up the chag preparations! Check out our Rosh HaShanah playlist, or print the lyrics to these great songs and learn them with your kids.Song SelectionsDip Your Apple Ein Prat Fountainheadsscreenshot from Dip Your Apple by the Ein Prat Fountainheads(shofar sounds)Tekiyah... Shvarim TruahTekiyah... Shvarim Truah A new year risingA new beginningLift your head upTurn yourself ‘roundThe world is spinningFeel the magicOf a new dayOpen your heartTo a fresh startSend your fears awayYou’ve made mistakesYou feel itYou got what it takesBelieve it Any wrong can be made rightJust forgive, you need not fight Shana Tova Umetuka (a sweet and happy New Year)It’s Rosh HashanahShanana nana, TovaUme Ume TukaDip your apple in the honeyIt’s Rosh HashanahSo many new hopesWaiting to find youOpen your eyesThe dreams you prizeAre all around youThe smiles are hidingNo use in guessingMake up your mindGo out and findLife’s simple blessingsThis is your timeYou feel itHow sweet it isBelieve itisraelforever.org/sosmom

Dip Your AppleEin Prat Fountainheads(cont.)Any wrong can be made rightJust forgive, you need not fightShana Tova UmetukaIt’s Rosh HashanahShanana nana, TovaUme Ume TukaDip your apple in the honeyOn Rosh HashanahShanana nana, TovaUme Ume TukaHear the sounds of jubilationThis Rosh HashanahYehi Ratzon She-niye Le (May we be a...)Rosh, Lo Zanav (...head, not a tail)Sweeten life for those around usWith joy and loveAvinu MalkeinuChanenu V’anenuHear our prayer O Lord this hourInscribe us in the Book of Life!Aneinu, Aneinu (answer us)Aneinu, AneinuAneinu, AneinuAneinu, Shana Tova!Shanana nana, TovaUme Ume TukaDip your apple in the honeyOn Rosh HashanahShanana nana, TovaUme Ume TukaHear the sounds of jubilationIt’s Rosh HashanahSh’echiyanu | Give us life Lordv’kiyimanu | And sustain usv’higiyanu | Oh deliver us | To salvationSh’echiyanu | Give us life Lordv’kiyimanu | And sustain usv’higiyanu | Oh deliver us | To salvationIn this New YearOn Rosh HashanahMake your loved ones smileThis Rosh HashanahOpen your hearts to one anotherThis Rosh HashanahAnd begin life anewThis Rosh Hashanah!israelforever.org/sosmom

Shana Tova Naomi Shemer and Yaffa YarkoniThis is a classic Israeli Shanah Tovah that will help you and your kids grow your vocabulary. Music is a perfect way to help kids become more familiar with Hebrew and grow their connection to the language of our people in a fun and interactive way. The lyrics are easy, and can be used to also create other sentences - sometimes even fun and funny ones that will keep everyone laughing.אשדה לעםשגו לטהבוט הנשותלדבותלכתו רואאבה םויה לשחולה ןמחולש ףדתובוט תושדחלע תועיגמחורה ףנכתובבלה לאהבוט היהת הנשה םא ילואהבזכאו ןודמ יכרד חכשנאבה רישה ילילצל דחיוונלוכ דוקרנ- הכרב חלשנ ילוא היולג ילוא היוללה רישנ ללכב ילואהיולת וזה הנשהש המדנונב םצעביתחכש אליתכלה ךיאבזכא יכרדבתשפחמדסחו ןחויתסה תליחתבתשגופו תשגרתמףטו םישנאהנובודחיב םתיאףתושמ תיב היהת הנשה םא ילוא...הבוטאשדה לעםשגו לטהבוט הנשוAl hadesheh tal vageshem veshana tovaUvadelet or utchelet shel hayom habaMin halu’ach daf shaluach chadashot tovotMagiot al knaf haruach el halevavotUlai im hashana tihye tovaNishkach darchey madon ve’achzavaBeyachad litzliley hashir haba nirkod kulanuUlai nishlach bracha ulai gluyaUlai bichlal nashir haleluyaMipney shehashana hazotluya be’etzem banuLo shachahchti ech halachti bedarchey achzavMechapeset chen vachesedbitchilat hastavMitrageshet ufogeshet anashim vatafUvona itam beyachad bayit meshutafUlai im hashana tihye tova....Al hadeshe tal vageshem veshana tovaisraelforever.org/sosmom

Shana Tova Naomi Shemer and Yaffa Yarkoni(cont.)On the grassDew and rainAnd a good yearAnd at the doorLight and light blueOf tomorrowFrom the boardA sent pageGood newsComing onWings of the windTo the hearts Maybe if this year will be goodWe’ll forget the ways of grief and disappointmentAnd together to the next songWe’ll all danceMaybe we’ll send a greeting - maybe a postcardMaybe we’ll sing hallelujahThis year seems to dependOn us I did not forgetHow I wentDown the paths of disappointmentLooking forGrace and favourIn the beginning of autumnExcited and meetingPeople and childrenAnd buildingTogether with themA shared home Maybe if this year will be good... On the grassDew and rainAnd a happy New Yearisraelforever.org/sosmom

The artist above is an elementary school student. He drew his family around their Rosh HaShanah meal table. Notice the many different symbols of Israel that are in the drawing: the words Shanah Tovah (in Hebrew), hearts that represent love, flowers that represent nature, a Pomegranate which is one of the Seven Species of Israel, etc.Sit with your child, students or community members and take a moment to reflect upon the past year - what experiences or encounters come to mind? Share and write down memories, then sit together and draw pictures using any medium - colored pencils, crayons, markers, even collage.Once finished, hang your colorful memories up on a bulletin board to be enjoyed throughout the chagim or place your drawings in clear sheet protectors into a binder and have each person write a blessing/message or just add their signature and date to the image. A truly wonderful keepsake and a meaningful memory in itself!So, what’s the best thing that happened to you this year?Art by Eytam, age 7The Best Thing that Happened to You This YearACTIVITYisraelforever.org/sosmom

TISHREI (SEP-OCT):Resolutions and Commitments As we start the year, we reflect on what promises we made to ourselves and others. • What resolutions did you take upon yourself last year? What promises did you make? What goals did you set? Have you achieved them?• What are your goals for the upcoming year? How do you plan on accomplishing them?History, Heritage, Homeland: Israel inspiration is often a hard thing to commit to. It can be hard to find that inspiration on a regular basis, especially when you are far away or your surrounding environment tries to imply that supporting Israel is an unfavorable or even unwise thing to do. • How did you want or try to strengthen your commitment to being ZionProud this past year?• What can you do to renew your inspiration in this coming year?Make it Real: Declare your commitment as a VCI Personal Meditations for the Month of TishreiACTIVITYIf you enjoyed this activity, you can also get a full year of Cheshbon HaNefeshTo properly prepare ourselves to enter into the New Year, or any new beginning for that matter, we need to consciously deal with all that is old, stale, and outdated in our lives before we can fully move into the future. First we need to empty ourselves from the past, to fill ourselves with a new future.We do this by engaging in a process referred to by the sages as Cheshbon Ha’Nefesh or “Accounting of the Soul”. israelforever.org/sosmom

This Rosh HaShanah kit was prepared especially for Jewish moms looking to sustain our spirits and breathe new life into the traditions and customs we enjoy in our homes and with our families. Israel Forever offers, with each of our initiatives and for every holiday, activities that provide an intuitive way to learn about the different topics, in a simple and fun way.You can keep your kids occupied with activities that stimulate their minds and deepen their connection to their own Jewish identity, heritage, traditions and the land of our ancestors - Israel. Of course you are invited to check out our other activities on the website and also offer your own activities to add to our collection!Looking forward to our next SOSMOM opportunity for growth and engagement! Shanah Tovah U’Metukah! israelforever.org/sosmom