What happens when you combine the lovable Sesame Street Muppets with a visit to Israel to learn more about Jewish culture and the Hebrew language? You get Shalom Sesame! Created by Sesame Workshop over 25 years ago, the first edition of Shalom Sesame became the most popular Jewish video series ever. Twelve new episodes were released in 2010, and they have already been enjoyed by millions of families across the United States.

The DVD Series

The new twelve-part series is a journey of Jewish discovery. Children get a “Grover’s eye-view” of Israel, learn Hebrew words, delight at animated stories from the Jewish tradition and laugh at the antics of the Muppets as they learn more about Jewish culture.

ShalomSesame.org

Designed for families to explore together, ShalomSesame.org offers games, videos, activities and printables. The site focuses on the Jewish holiday cycle, Jewish values, Shabbat, Israel and Hebrew language. With additional material for educators, ShalomSesame.org is a resource for parents and children, as well as those looking for a regular way to integrate Shalom Sesame into their home or school.

Shalom Sesame in the Community

From the small screen to the wide community, Jewish organizations and educators are working together to bring Shalom Sesame to families everywhere. The series and website are unique, entertaining learning tools for Jewish educators and organizations seeking to further family engagement in their communities and classrooms. If you are interested in developing a Shalom Sesame program or partnership or in receiving the Shalom Sesame community guide, contact us at shalomsesame@sesame.org.

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