How do we teach our children to appreciate the diversity of the world? By starting from the very beginning…in the Garden of Eden with a chatty bird, a thoughtful snake, and a very ambitious fish! The ancient rabbis taught that the earth was created with a wide diversity of creatures by design, each with special abilities to contribute to the world. During Rosh ha-Shanah, we celebrate the birthday of the world, but from past to present, we still struggle to appreciate the beauty of that diversity and the special qualities that each of us brings to creation. On Erev Rosh ha-Shanah, GJC invites you to enter a lush dreamscape where life-size puppets tell the story of how the first animals grew to appreciate their differences. How did the fish learn to value the bird? And what did the snake learn from them both?

Original story told by Rabbi Adam Zeff with puppetry by GJC teens, and music by Raji Malik.

Welcome! We are so glad you are joining us for our Tot Rosh ha-Shanah program for families and children!

RSVP so we know you are coming! This program is geared towards children aged 0-6 and their older siblings and grown-ups, and enjoyed by those of any age. Don’t forget to register for the kid-friendly Rosh ha-Shanah Community Dinner that immediately follows the program! CLICK HERE for full details on the dinner!