Jewish Crafts

  • T-Shirt Yarn Is Perfect For Last Minute Succah Decorations

    I love t-shirt yarn, and guess what, here in my littlish town in Northern Israel a whole huge skein is the same price as a small ball of cotton rope, so I'm going for color this year in the succah! T-shirt yarn is a great way to make large pom poms and tassels or even…

  • Simple Macrame Leaf To Make In Any Size

    Simple Macrame Leaf To Make In Any Size

    I have been dreaming of stepping into the world of macrame for a good year now, and at long last here I am, sharing with you my very first macrame project, a simple macrame leaf, or depending on how you trim it, a macrame feather! I actually whipped this one up on Friday as I…

  • Yom Kippur Craft Using Last Year’s Calendar!

    Yom Kippur Craft Using Last Year’s Calendar!

    I am reposting this from last year, as it is just too great to pass by, and as a reminder to myself to make another with my 2018 calender! I'll be the first to admit, crafts for Yom Kippur are rarely something I've had time for, as the holiday occurs just four days before Succot,…

  • Shanah Tovah: Wishing You A Happy Sweet New Year!

    Dear Readers, After two wonderful days of Jewish New Year celebrations and wiping the slate clean, now we are slowly getting back into everyday life, keeping in mind that Yom Kippur is on the horizon! We are now in the period called the "ten days of repentence" so while school is back in session tomorrow,…

  • Rosh HaShana Symbols Mobile Or Wall Hanging Craft

    Rosh HaShana starts on Sunday night yet there is still time to whip up a few fun decorations to add extra meaning to your holiday. Or maybe you are celebrating at someone else's home and would love a fun way to add a special holiday touch to a bottle of wine or wrapped gift? Here…

  • Simple Gold Leaf Rosh HaShana Card Craft Makes A Perfect Fall Craft Too

    Simple Gold Leaf Rosh HaShana Card Craft Makes A Perfect Fall Craft Too

    If you enjoyed my simple Rosh HaShana card craft, well now get ready to take that project up a rung with the addition of some gold leaf, love it! It is true, real gold leaf comes in sheets, and can be pricey, but for some fairly small change one can buy little containers of gold…

  • Simple Rosh HaShana Card Craft To Whip Up Tonight!

    Simple Rosh HaShana Card Craft To Whip Up Tonight!

    Yes indeed I am back from a lovely six week hiatus, and with Rosh Hashana coming up Sunday night now is the time to get crafting! This year I decided to be just a bit traditional and make Rosh HaShana cards for all the neighbors, which I'll give together with a tiny jar of honey,…

  • Jewish Stained Glass Windows Celebrate Triumph Over Tragedy

    Jewish Stained Glass Windows Celebrate Triumph Over Tragedy

    These beautiful and very modern stained glass windows are located in the Podil Synagogue in Kiev, Ukraine. They are colorful and graphic and I do wish I could get a breakdown of all the elements and their meaning, as there was certaily a great deal of thought and effort put into their design. One of…

  • Paint The Kotel In Rainbow Colors For The 17th Of Tammuz !

    Paint The Kotel In Rainbow Colors For The 17th Of Tammuz !

    I have pulled this post from the archives, as it is truly a perfect one. Today is the 17th of Tammuz, a solemn fast day on the Jewish calender which marks the beginning of a three week period of mourning for the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash, (The Holy Temple/King Soloman's Temple.) So with the…

  • Rebuilding The Beit HaMikdash Recycling Craft For Kids

    Rebuilding The Beit HaMikdash Recycling Craft For Kids

    I have pulled this post from the archives, as it is one of my favorites for The Three Weeks. Today is the 17th of Tammuz, a solemn fast day on the Jewish calender, and certainly a perfect time to work on my "Rebuilding the Beit HaMikdash" recycling craft with kids of all ages! Of course…

  • DIY Striped Candles Are The Perfect Summer Craft!

    DIY Striped Candles Are The Perfect Summer Craft!

    Remember making candles at summer camp? I sure do, especially the ones we made at the beach in milk cartons! Candle making can be on the messy side, but is a perfect craft to do especially when you have a few hours on a lazy summer afternoon, and a bunch of kids (or kids at…

  • Quick Shavuos Craft For Kids With Adorable Results!

    Quick Shavuos Craft For Kids With Adorable Results!

    Shavuos starts Saturday night, and with shabbos coming first, now would be the time to whip up some last minute crafts……you know, the kind that aren't too messy and that the kids can do on their own so that the adults can concentrate on all the tasks that need to be accomplished in preparation for…