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Rosh Hashanah · Children & families
Sing Shana Tova together
Start with this refrain from the English recording:
Shana tova
A sweet new year
Shana tova
The honey is here
Shana tova u-metuka
Words by Walter J. Kin, 2026. Music, lyrics and production: Walter J. Kin (RIGLI). Performance: Riglis Band. Credits and words follow the published recording description.
Full English lyrics & song notes One small activity
Listen once. Then invite everyone to join in with “Shana tova.” Take turns sharing one kind wish for the new year.
Play Shana TovaAn informal starting idea for families and group leaders, not a tested curriculum. Preview the recording for your group. Ask about adapting or distributing the material.
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Listen first. Sing a line. Tell me what worked
Parents and educators can preview the song, choose a refrain and invite children to join in. The next stage adds visual stories and practical song-leading material, shaped by this kind of feedback.
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