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Shehecheyanu
Recite this blessing the first time you do something each Jewish calendar year (e.g., the first night of Hanukkah when you light the menorah), and to mark joyous occasions.
Hanukkah: From Battleground to Festival of Lights
The Hebrew word Hanukkah means “dedication” and refers to the joyous eight-day celebration through which Jews commemorate the victory of the Maccabees over the armies of Syria in 165 B.C.E. and the subsequent liberation and “rededication” of the Temple in Jerusalem.
Saffron Spices Up Shavuot’s Matzah
Matzah pops up again at Shavuot! Strands of dough weave festival to festival, Passover to Shavuot (the Festival of Weeks).
Tu BiShvat Activities to Do at Home
The Jewish New Year of the Trees, or Tu BiSh’vat, lends itself to many home observations and activities. Here are some ideas for crafts, planting, quiet activities, and more.
Photo Foam Flowers
Passover is known as the springtime holiday. Celebrate the spring season with these foam flowers.
Decorative Mosaic Tile Pyramids for the Seder Table
Decorate your Passover seder table with an Egyptian pyramid
Passover Seder for Young Children (2-3 years)
This "Twenty-minute Pesach Seder for 2s and 3s" is designed to provide the "telling" of the story with interactive participation throughout.
Passover Seder for Young Children (4-5 years)
The seder with its story telling, number significance, role playing and repetition is perfect for preschoolers.
Tu BiShvat Treat Tree
Too cold to plant a tree outside? This tree can be the centerpiece at your Tu BiShvat party. Most materials can be found at your local craft shop (and, of course, a quick stop at your local candy store!)