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A "What Do We Do Now" guide is a short, practical format that helps users turn a content page into an action: what to open, what to prepare, what to read, what to print, and which quiz to use next. It works for holiday pages, prayers, weekly Torah portions, livestreams, children's activities, Western Wall visits, or any moment when the user is already interested and wants a clear next step.

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What Is a "What Do We Do Now" Guide?

Some pages give information, and some pages move the user into action. This guide sits between the two. It does not replace the article, livestream, activity sheet or quiz. Instead, it gives the user a short, ordered path.

Rather than leaving readers with a general feeling of "that was interesting," the guide answers the practical question immediately: what should we do now at home, in class, at the holiday table, before visiting the Western Wall, while watching a livestream, or after reading a children's story?

The format should be simple, warm and respectful: few words, clear steps, relevant links, and a distinction between actions that can be done now and actions that require preparation in advance.

Who Is This For?

The guide is useful for several audiences:

In every case, the guide should feel like a helpful hand, not a lecture.

Recommended HowTo Structure

A strong "What Do We Do Now" page opens with a quick answer, then divides the action into three stages.

1. Before You Begin

This section covers brief preparation: what to know, what to open, what to print, who participates and how much time to set aside. If the page relates to a holiday or Shabbat, it should clearly mention anything that must be prepared in advance, such as printing a sheet, preparing cards or choosing a quiz.

2. During the Activity

This is where the steps appear: read, watch, answer, discuss, mark, sing or play. The steps should be short and numbered so mobile users can follow them easily.

3. After the Activity

The final stage connects the experience to the next step: a discussion question, follow-up task, related quiz, link to a holiday or parsha page, or one small idea to carry into the week.

Recommended Steps for Immediate Use

This structure can work across almost any site page:

1. Choose the context Holiday, weekly Torah portion, prayer, Western Wall visit, livestream, children's story or activity sheet.

2. Open the main content Read the explanation, open the broadcast, download the sheet, or choose the relevant quiz.

3. Prepare the participants For children, start with one simple sentence: "Now we will learn about..." or "Now we will look for the answer to one question."

4. Use one good question For example: What is the most important thing to remember from this holiday? What did we learn from the parsha? Which word from the prayer spoke to us?

5. Add one short action Writing, drawing, marking an answer, placing a card, watching a broadcast, or selecting a quiz answer.

6. Finish with a related quiz A short quiz turns learning into a game without losing respect for the subject.

7. Save one follow-up link At the end, offer only one next page: an upcoming holiday, parsha, prayer, activity sheet or calendar.

Supplies Checklist

The supplies list should change according to the page type, but the basic version can include:

If the activity includes livestream or audio, test in advance that the player works, the sound is clear and a text alternative is available for users who cannot listen.

Printable/PDF Version

The printable version of a "What Do We Do Now" guide should be especially short. A one-page format is best:

For holiday and Shabbat pages, make the preparation clear: print in advance. The guide itself does not need to expand into halakhic instruction. Sensitive practical guidance should link to a dedicated page or be marked for editorial review.

Related Quiz CTA

The quiz is the natural next step after the guide. It gives the user a way to check understanding, include children and turn the content into a short experience.

Suggested CTA:

Want to turn this guide into a short game? Choose a quiz by holiday, weekly Torah portion, prayer or Western Wall topic, and answer a few questions together at your own pace.

Adapting the Format by Content Type

Holiday Page

The steps should include brief preparation, one holiday symbol, one family question and a holiday quiz. For example, on Rosh Hashanah, prepare one symbolic food for the table, ask what we hope for in the new year, and finish with a Rosh Hashanah quiz.

Prayer or Blessing Page

Weekly Torah Portion Page

The guide can include a summary, a Shabbat-table question, a short Dvar Torah and a parsha quiz. It should also link to the parsha-by-date tool.

Livestream Page

The steps should include checking the time, opening the livestream, using one viewing question and adding a short reflection after viewing. For Western Wall events, dates, broadcast links and current instructions should be manually reviewed before publication.

Children's Activity Page

This version should be very practical: print, read one opening sentence, let the child choose a task, and end with a question or quiz. Age adaptation is recommended.

Western Wall or Jerusalem Visit Page

The steps should include preparation before leaving, what to bring, how to speak with children about the site, and what to do after the visit. Arrival details, hours, security and accessibility information must be checked against an official current source before publication.

FAQ

What is the purpose of a "What Do We Do Now" guide?

Its purpose is to turn content into a clear action. The user gets short steps: what to open, what to prepare, what to do with children or a group, and how to continue to a quiz or related page.

Is the guide suitable for every holiday?

Yes. It can be adapted to any holiday by changing the main symbol, family question, activity sheet and related quiz.

Does every guide need a PDF?

Not always, but for holidays, Shabbat, classrooms and children's activities, a printable/PDF version is very useful. It allows the content to work without a screen.

How many steps should it include?

Usually 5-7 steps are enough. More can feel heavy. If the activity is complex, divide it into "before," "during" and "after."

Does the guide replace an in-depth article?

No. The guide is a short action layer on top of the content. Users who want depth can continue to the article, source, parsha, holiday page or learning quiz.

How should the guide connect to a quiz?

At the end, offer one quiz that fits the context: holiday quiz, parsha quiz, Western Wall quiz, prayer quiz or untimed learning mode. Avoid overwhelming the user with too many choices.

Can the guide be used on Shabbat or a holiday?

It can be used as a printed sheet prepared in advance. Digital actions, QR codes, viewing or writing should be done before or after the holiday, according to the practice of the home or community.

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Source and License Note

This page is original content. The official Western Wall site was used only as a structural benchmark for a content ecosystem that includes news, events, livestreams, directions, calendar tools, action links and family/educational content. Sefaria and Chabad were reviewed as supplemental references for the broader Jewish-content environment: sources, learning, holidays, Torah portions and practical tools.

The original explanations, steps, supplies list FAQ and internal links may be published after normal editorial review.

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