Family Activities

boys at camp distinguishing the havdalah candle into the wine

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

URJ Greene Family Camp

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.

Parenting

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...

Family Activities

Teach (and Practice) a New Jewish Value Each Night of Hanukkah

Rabbi Ruth Adar

Assign a different Jewish value each one day of Hanukkah and plan appropriate activities for your family. The idea of activities is not simply doing for doing’s sake, but doing for the sake of learning. Be sure to reflect and talk afterward!