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Introduction
Rosh HaShana
Yom Kippur
Sukkot
Shemini Atzeret and Simhat Torah
Hanukka
Hanukka in a Nutshell
The First Night
The Second Night
The Third Night
The Fourth Night
The Fifth Night
The Sixth Night
The Seventh Night
The Eighth Night
Tu BiShvat
Purim
Pesah
Pesah in a Nutshell
Ha Lahma Anya
Ma Nishtana
Avadim Hayinu
The Four Children
The Ten Plagues
Dayeinu
Pesah, Matza, Maror
Hallel
Nirtza
Had Gadya
Educational Companion to the QuestionsYom HaShoah
Yom HaAtzma'ut
Yom Yerushalayim
Shavuot
About This Text
Author: Jonathan Sacks
Ceremony & Celebration; The Hagim Family Edition is a contemporary resource for parents, families, and educators to enhance intergenerational conversations surrounding the Jewish festivals. For each festival, the book presents an array of ideas written by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and adapted for families to discuss around their table on the holiday or in preparation for it. It includes educational features like "the chag in a nutshell," deep dives into the prayers of the day, engaging stories, fun facts, quizzes, and reflection questions for family discussion.