Jewish Crafts
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How To Make A “Remembering Jerusalem” Candle Jar Craft
Tonight we usher in the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, T’isha B’Av, which includes a 25 hour fast for all healthy adults, together with a day of mourning. With everything going on in the past few years, feeling the sadness is unfortunately so much easier as there is so much to relate to, and…
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How To Make A White Dove Cross Stitch Portrait
While I did share a few cross stitch items I embroidered for Rosh HaShana last fall, the fact that I have become totally obsessed with cross stitch, and making a contemporary gallery of cross stitch kosher animals and florals has become my go-to creative activity. Yes, I do copy some patterns, but more often than…
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How To Make The Cutest Bouquet Ever With Magazine Page Flowers!
With the Jewish holiday of Shavuos coming on Thursday night, now is the time to learn how to make the cutest bouquet ever with magazine page flowers! I did this project with my groups of third grade boys, and the results were truly fantastic. It is true, there was lots of time involved on my…
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How To Make A Cute Sign For Shavuot Kids Craft
With the Jewish holiday of Shavuot coming up on Thursday night, now is the time for some quick crafts, so delve into how to mkae a cute sign for Shavuot Kids Craft now, and make some simple yet fun additions to your holiday! This little stand up sign was made by a sweet third grade…
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How To Make Loopy Magazine Page Flowers
I just love recycling magazine pages to make all kinds of crafts, and magazine page flowers are a recent favorite! With the Jewish holiday of Shavuot coming up shortly, learning how to make loopy magazine page flowers is just the thing to do right now! It is truly simple, works even with not colorful magazine…
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How To Make Simple Cupcake Liner Flowers
With the Jewish holiday of Shavuos and all things floral and greenery coming up on Thursday night, now is the time to get crafting! I’m reposting this one from last year, as it is a good one! Delving into the kitchen cabinets for art supplies is often a truly great idea, especially for me and…
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How To Make A Simple Crepe Paper Peonie
With the Jewish holiday of Shavuot coming up on Thursday night, NOW is the time to get crafting, and learning how to make a simple crepe paper peonie craft is a great place to start! You will need stiff crepe paper, the kind made speficially for crafting flowers, but you needn’t splurge on the the…
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How To A Make A Lovely Painted Daisy Centerpiece
With the Jewish holiday of Shavuot coming up in less than two weeks, now is the time to start filling the house with flowers and greenery, and this post which will teach you how to make a lovely painted daisy centerpiece is just the thing! A DIY painted paper daisy centerpiece is so fun to…
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How To Draw Festive Floral Doodles For Cards And Signs
Years ago I got into floral doodles via some tutorials for bullet journal art and it was so much fun, and a great introduction to the world of journaling and sketchbook practices. Since then I’ve been working on refining my art skills and while doing lots of drawing, not like the floral borders you see…
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How To Make An Abstract Torn Paper Collage With Kids
I am so very very pleased with how these torn paper mosaic collages turned out, so I just had to share with you how to make an abstract torn paper collage with kids, as the results are precious and the process is so much fun (for most.) Personally I just love seeing how the colors…
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5 Jewish Holidays and Their Meaning
Jewish holidays are rich with history, tradition, and spiritual significance. They connect generations through rituals, storytelling, and shared meals—each celebration carrying deep meaning. Whether it’s lighting the menorah, sounding the shofar, or raising a ceramic kiddush cup for blessings, these observances weave faith, family, and cultural identity into daily life. Below are five key Jewish…
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Today Is Yom HaZikaron, Memorial Day
Today is Yom HaZikaron, memorial day for fallen soldiers, here in Israel, a day that is always sad, but this year with so many new families honoring their fallen sons/daughters, brothers/sisters, fathers/mothers and husbands/wives, it seems especially difficult. Sending my love to all those who are remembering their fallen soldiers today, we are so very…