Dinosaur Challah Cover

Shabbatasaurus Dinosaur Challah Cover

This Shabbatasaurus Dinosaur Challah Cover is super easy (and cheap!) to make and lets your child add some fun dinosaur love to their Shabbat experience! What You’ll Need T-shirt. Yes, this is a t-shirt craft! So cheap ($1 at Dollar Tree) and easy! But if you’d rather use fabric, that’s totally fine too. Acrylic Paint(s) …

Dinosaur Challah Platter

Shabbatsaurus Challah Platter

No Shabbatasaurus, a dinosaur-themed Shabbat, would be complete without a very special Shabbatasaurus Challah Platter! This challah platter is dino-fabulous and also captures your kiddos’ handprints. I’m a total sucker for handprint (and thumbprint and footprint!) crafts. It’s 99.9% kid-made and 110% kid-approved! What You’ll Need Platter or plate. Check that your plate can go …

How to Make Thanksgiving Shabbat Candle Holders

How To Make Thanksgiving Shabbat Candle Holders

I love adding Jewish elements to our Thanksgiving celebration (and to any aspect of daily life when the connection is authentic). It’s not hard to find Jewish connections to gratitude and giving thanks. In addition to conversations and activities on Jewish and Thanksgiving values, my children will welcome the Shabbat following Thanksgiving with this sweet and …

How to Throw a Challah Mix-In Party

Welcoming a Sweet Shabbat—or a Sweet Season—With A Challah Mix-In Party

During this past summer I got into baking challah most Fridays. It was a wonderful way to start a lazy summer day. Mixing ingredients with the kids, squishing and kneading the dough, and being together all makes for some simple family fun. The kids’ first day of summer was a Friday. It was a total sign …