Rosh Hashana Planning Guide
The High Holy Days can be such a stressful time if you fail to plan! Eliminate the stress by planning ahead. Look into services in your area to attend or to watch online from home (my preferred method for the holidays). Plan your meals and activities. Be sure to plan crafts that the kids can do on their own or with minimal help from you. Get everyone involved in cleaning the house ahead of time so that during the holiday itself, you can relax and enjoy time with your family and with your Creator!
It does not matter if your plans are simple or elaborate! Do whatever works for you and your family. If the meal planning involves ordering a pizza & salad and having a special dessert at home - then, so be it! Seriously! Remember the heart of the holiday. God gave us these celebrations to carve out time for family and for Him. This is where the healing "magic" comes from - it comes from the simplicity of time spent. Of course, as moms we know that simplicity usually comes with lots of careful planning. But, that can be part of the healing, also! Time spent planning can be time to pray over your family, pray over any friends that you've invited over, and to pray over yourself (yes! you can pray over yourself!!!).
Below you will find ideas from my own celebrations that worked for my family. Be sure to look on YouTube and other blogs for more ideas. When I find good links, I will share. My goal is for this to be your one-stop shop for all your Rosh Hashana planning needs.
It does not matter if your plans are simple or elaborate! Do whatever works for you and your family. If the meal planning involves ordering a pizza & salad and having a special dessert at home - then, so be it! Seriously! Remember the heart of the holiday. God gave us these celebrations to carve out time for family and for Him. This is where the healing "magic" comes from - it comes from the simplicity of time spent. Of course, as moms we know that simplicity usually comes with lots of careful planning. But, that can be part of the healing, also! Time spent planning can be time to pray over your family, pray over any friends that you've invited over, and to pray over yourself (yes! you can pray over yourself!!!).
Below you will find ideas from my own celebrations that worked for my family. Be sure to look on YouTube and other blogs for more ideas. When I find good links, I will share. My goal is for this to be your one-stop shop for all your Rosh Hashana planning needs.
Recipes & Meal Time Ideas
Activities for Your Tribe
Prayers & Spiritual Truths
Links to Inspiring Content
- My Jewish Mommy Life
- Everything she does is so beautiful! She has great short videos on the holidays, as well as, lots of mommy content. Definitely check out her channel for inspiration!
