Jewish Resources
Enjoy the resources below while staying at home during this time.
If there is anything we could assist with, please do not hesitate to reach out! We are here for you.
MITZVOT
Caring for others
Skype, Facetime, Whatsapp - call the grandparents or other relatives/friends and send some virtual love to someone who could use it!
Light Shabbat Candles
Candlelighting times for Hasbrouck Heights
What a great opportunity to experience Shabbat. Sing Jewish songs. Ask each member of the household to prepare a little something Jewish to present at the Shabbat table.
Tzedakah / Charity
Give charity into a Tzedakah box daily. You can donate online as well.
Short and Meaningful Prayers
Reciting Modeh Ani in the morning, thanking G-d for a new day, as well as Shema Yisrael, the basic Jewish prayer.
Recite Tehillim (Psalms), especially Psalms 20, 121. For generations, the Psalms have provided the Jewish people with strength and comfort in times of distress (but not only!).
Letter in Torah
It is in a time of uncertainty and fear, that we realize more than ever that, although we must take all precautions, at the end of the day, we are ALL in the hands of G-d.
Something special you can do for spiritual protection: Buy a letter in a Unity Torah Scroll for just $1
Your letter in the unity Torah - Adults
www.Kidstorah.org - for children under the age of Bar/Bat mitzvah
INSPIRATION AND LEARNING
This is a time to do what you always wanted to do but never had the time to do: organize that library, clean up that room… and learn a little more about Judaism!
JLI free seminar on 'wrestling with faith'
Torahcafe.com - Brilliant speakers on topics as diverse as Jewish philosophy, Kabbala, relationships, life challenges, science and art.
Chabad.org/video - Jewish TV. Hundreds of classes on Jewish themes, traditions, holidays, practical Judaism and Torah classes…Special Section: Coronavirus — Resources, Inspiration and Guidance
Jnet - set up a personal virtual study session!
KIDS
Chabad.org/kids - a wealth of online games, crafts, videos and more on Jewish Holidays, the Torah portion, Jewish heroes and heroines and many other topics that your kids (and you!) will love to learn about.
Virtual visit of many cities of Israel
9 Min Exercise For Kids - Home Workout
PESACH
Adults:
A practical video guide for celebrating Passover
The Seder Explained - free course
Studying the Pesach Haggadah in depth
Form to sell Chametz during Passover
Kids: