Programs
Engagement. Entertainment. Imagination.
If you’re looking for a highly engaging, creativity-provoking, and meaningful program, you’ve come to the right place. Every event I do, I like to get participants laughing, thinking, moving, and creating. Take a look below at the programs I offer, or let me know if there’s another topic you’d love to see.
Each of these can be adapted to various ages and settings, and they can be given live or virtually. Though they’re all Jewish-themed, they can also be modified to be given to a general audience.
meaningful Mysteries
There’s a mystery to be solved.
And it’s up to you and your team of detectives to get to the bottom of it.
Looking for an engaging Jewish program for kids, teens, adults, or all of the above?
I’ve got a bunch of original Jewish mystery experiences I can run at your event.
And if you want a specific themed game customized for your event, I can make you one!
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Cafè Connect
How do we go about establishing a relationship with God? How can we tap into the powerful practice of prayer? These are some of the questions we explore in this cafè-themed, hands-on workshop.
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You Must Be Kidding
The world needs more jokes! Even if you’re not a polished comedian, no worries! Join Sari, author of Only Kidding! and get started with some fun joke-writing activities.
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Jewmagine That!
No matter your art skill, and no matter your doodling experience, I am confident that you’ve got some creativity and Jewmagination within you, just waiting to be explored. In this workshop, I help you tap into the artist and Jewmaginer inside you.
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The Playing Field
In this hands-on workshop, Sari will demonstrate, explain, and model all kinds of fun and meaningful ways to keep your students on their toes and have an enjoyable learning experience – one in which they don’t even realize they’re learning!
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The Creative Teacher's Toolbox
Discover 15 practical, imaginative tools that will reignite your teaching and energize your students. Whether you're in a classroom, synagogue, or community setting, this session will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to make learning more memorable.
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It's All Under Control!
Many teachers take on the classroom with little to no training in effective classroom management, leading to frustrating days of teaching and a likelihood of fast burnout. Explore effective measures to create a calm, safe, and positive learning environment where students feel motivated and inspired to learn and there is mutual respect all around.
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L'Chaim
How do you live a creative, fulfilling, and proudly Jewish life? Join Sari for an empowering, encouraging, and engaging talk on making the moments meaningful, which will leave participants exploring their own favorite Jewish moments.
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Embrace Your Weird
In this upbeat, interactive session, discover how embracing your weirdness can make life more fun and even more meaningful in many ways. Together, we’ll explore how Jewish tradition celebrates individuality, creativity, and the idea that each person brings something special to the world.
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Home is Where the Heart Grows
Join Sari for an interactive session on helping you and your families connect more with Tefillah
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That Jewish Game Show
Are you ready to think creatively and solve original Jewish puzzles? If yes, it sounds like you’re ready for That Jewish Game Show! You can either play with general Jewish clues or clues specific to a holiday or theme.
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That Jewish kids' show: for tots
Ori (my orangutan friend) and I would love to lead you in an interactive, educational puppet show! Make crafts with us, play games, and just go bananas. Recommended for ages 3-7.
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That Jewish Kids' Show
Pick a Jewish theme, be it friendship, a holiday, or an important mitzvah, and a wacky and meaningful show is born. In That Jewish Kids’ Show, my silly characters will each present an aspect of the theme with an accompanying hands on activity. Laughing and reflective thinking are encouraged. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Feedback:
“Sari is AMAZING! Her presentation was personable, high energy, engaging and inclusive.” - Moshe B
“Sari brought her joyful and playful expertise to her Zoom session for grandparents on bringing the High Holidays to life with grandchildren. We especially appreciated Sari’s thorough preparation, her handsome guides and downloadables, and her high-energy presentation style. Here’s just one quote from a participant: ‘Sari was amazing. I loved how she accommodated long-distance grandparents.’” - Terry K
“Sari Kopitnikoff's ChanuConundrum was FABULOUS!! Our community, no matter what their age, absolutely loved solving the mystery of the stolen menorah. Everyone was engaged in the activity throughout the event determined to solve all of the clues. Sari was a joy to work with. I highly recommend her to all!” - Arielle R
“Children are not an easy audience for any teacher or presenter, but Sari has the personality, creativity, knowledge and ability to engage her audience! I hope she writes more books and continues to offer such original and fun programs. Most of all she makes learning a bit more about Judaism fun.” - Arlene R
“Bringing Sari to our community was one of the best decisions we could have made. The impact she's left behind is truly inspiring… Sari is a *delight* to work with and an inspiration to all who meet her. Her unique gifts and talents are a blessing to the Jewish community, and we can't wait to welcome her back!” - Aviva F
“It was a pleasure to work with Sari. In her training with my staff and me, she was patient, thorough and answered all our questions. I felt well prepared and my students loved the event.“Thank you for your gracious, enthusiastic, and deeply knowledgeable presentation!” - Joan P
“Students were thrilled with this workshop, too. Many of them asked why we started school late that Sunday, and they were delighted to hear that their teachers spent the morning learning how to include more games in class. - Beth D
“After years of playing Sari's games and puzzles and other activities, it was an honor and a pleasure to present Sari in person to our students (and parents). They loved the "bag of tricks", the jokes and puns and all ages had a great time writing their own jokes and memes.” - Karen S
“This was such an amazing, informative and hilarious session! You are such a talented person!”
“Thank you Sari! Combination of art, laughter, and deep content!”
“Sari just made this evening an incredibly fun and valuable hour!”
“Sari, I loved your humorous, creative and VERY practical advice.”
”I appreciate you so much! Your content and style are wonderfully blended and oh so real!”