Make Your Own Havdalah Kit
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.
Family Activities
Make Your Own Family Tallit
During the Friday Shabbat Blessings at URJ Greene Family Camp, our counselors spread bunk tallitot over their campers and bless them with the Priestly Benediction. Over the summer, bunks create bunk tallitot at the beginning of the session.
Passover Crafts
Passover is a wonderful opportunity to engage children through crafts. Here are some of our favorites.
This Little Light
In ShirLaLa’s “This Little Light” musical celebration below, children become our storytellers in a highly interactive sing-along, dance-along, and art-along experience. Perfect for all families – whether it’s your first time celebrating Hanukkah or you’re a gold medal dreidel player.
Hanukkah Challah: How Baking Together Teaches Jewish Values and Life Skills
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.