Family Activities

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Enhancing Mitzvot on Simchat Torah with Three Nature Crafts for Children

Brandi Cartwright

September 18, 2023

As summer changes to autumn in St. Louis, we seek ways to find nature-based connections in celebration of Simchat Torah. North of the equator, children and adults alike marvel as the natural world dazzles in majestically colored autumn leaves, as if in...

boys at camp distinguishing the havdalah candle into the wine

Ritual Objects

Make Your Own Havdalah Kit

Michaela Rollins

The beautiful ritual of Havdalah is the ceremony marking the end of Shabbat. Learn more about Havdalah rituals then create your own ritual items to observe Havdalah on your own, the perfect activity to enjoy with your family.

camp counselors reciting the priestly blessing over campers

Shabbat

Make Your Own Family Tallit

As a family, you can create a sacred family tallit to bless your campers during our Friday Shabbat experiences.

foam mask representing the plague of hail

Family Activities

Passover Crafts

Passover is a wonderful opportunity to engage children through crafts. Here are some of our favorites.

Hanukkah

Hanukkah Challah: How Baking Together Teaches Jewish Values and Life Skills

Rachel Margolis, RJE

Challah has been a staple of our Friday night dinner table for years, and even more so during the pandemic. The rhythm of kneading dough every Friday helps us remember – Shabbat is coming, Shabbat is coming, Shabbat is coming. Throughout the last eight months, my children and I have...