It’s that time of year again–school starting, the weather hopefully getting cooler–which means it’s also time to prepare for the High Holidays with our High Holidays 2024/5785 Shelfie + Starter Activities! Rosh Hashanah starts just over a month from now so plenty of time to learn, explore, play and have meaningful and fun High Holiday …
Roll, Count and Match 10 Commandments
Check out this fun way to practice counting, number recognition and review the 10 commandments: Roll, Count and Match 10 Commandments! We enjoyed this activity as part of our Torah story unit, focusing on the story Mount Sinai & The Ten Commandments. Check out our Mount Sinai & The Ten Commandments 3 Part Cards for …
Q is for Quail (and a Torah story)
I love coming up with Jewish twists to crafts and activities and this simple Q is for Quail (and a Torah story) let me combine some alphabet learning and scissor practice with learning about what happened after the Israelites escaped Egypt and wandered in the desert. I teach my children Torah stories using our 3 …
Build a Boat Tinker Tray
If you’re looking for a simple but creative activity that’s great for these hot summer days, try out a Build a Boat Tinker Tray! We paired this activity with the book A Hole in the Boat. This book is about how everyone’s actions affect others and how we must all take responsibility for each other. …
Fizzy Bath Fun with Hillel Takes a Bath
With few Jewish holidays coming up, summer is the perfect time to explore non-holiday books and activities, just like this Fizzy Bath Fun with Hillel Takes a Bath! I’m a huge Hillel fan (yep, one of our kids’ Hebrew names is Hillel!) so I was already predisposed to like the Hillel Takes a Bath book …
2024 Shavuot Shelfie + Starter Activities
Shavuot is a favorite holiday for many and I hope you find some inspiration for exploring it with your family with our 2024 Shavuot Shelfie + Starter Activities post! Torah, flowers, and dairy come together for a joyous, delicious and beautiful celebration! What You’ll Need Putting It Together Here is the list of activities that …
2024 Lag Ba’Omer Shelfie + Starter Activities
Lag Ba’Omer starts on May 25th this year and we are getting ready with our 2024 Lag Ba’Omer Shelfie + Starter Activities! This holiday is a fun one for kids (and adults too!) and has so many opportunities for hands-on learning and meaningful fun! What You’ll Need Putting It Together Here is the list of …
2024 Yom Ha’atzmaut Shelfie + Starter Activities
Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, is only a few days away so we have got to get our learning + exploring + celebrating on, starting with our 2024 Yom Ha’atzmaut Shelfie + Starter Activities! This year the Israel as a modern state turns 76 years old. As I discussed with my class and my children, …
DIY Abacus Counting the Omer
This DIY Abacus Counting the Omer is easy to make from materials you have in your house, and is a great tactile way to count the Omer! Counting of the Omer is a special ritual that counts each of the 49 days between the second night of Passover and the holiday of Shavuot. Last night, …
DIY Simple Haggadah
Participating in a Passover seder is a very special part of Passover and I am so thrilled that my kids will be able to use their new DIY Simple Haggadah during our seders this year! Not only is the DIY Simple Haggadah a fabulous learning and review experience in and of itself, it’s also a …