Jewish Crafts
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Paper Clip Mini Mobiles That Make Adorable Decorations Anytime!
When we were picking up school supplies last week I just couldn't resist these colorful paperclips as I was quite sure they could be used for something, but what other than a chain? Well, here you have it, my first paper clip craft, mini mobiles made using just paperclips and recycled plastic bottles! I know,…
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Now Is The Time To Start Thinking About Succah Decorations!
I know it isn't even August yet, but the Jewish holidays are arriving on the "early" side this year which means that if you want to be smart, now is a great time to start thinking about your succah decorations! You know, those decorations that you never seem to have time for because once the…
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Gorgeous Round Braided Challahs Baked By A Thirteen Year Old!
As you've probably already guessed the thirteen year old that baked these round braided challahs, that look like they came straight from the bakery, is none other than my wonderful daughter who just turned thirteen last week! And this time the only help I gave her was a demonstration of how to braid the first…
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Crepe Paper Flowers With Pom Pom Centers (Perfect For Shavous!)
Here is a fun crepe paper flower craft that is done in two steps, and produces great results. Make these flowers in a bunch of sizes, and affix them to a large board, or hot glue a string to the back for hanging. Or how about some on your front door? Whatever you decide to…
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Crafts For Kids: Gorgeous Flowers From Recycled Materials!
Egg carton flowers are so much fun to make and can be used to decorate so many things. With the holiday of Shavuos coming up, now is a great time to start filling the house with flowers and greenery to remind us of Mt. Sinai (where the Torah was given), and what better way than…
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Kids Crafts For Lag B’Omer —A Round Up From The Archives
Above: Make a little bonfire lag bomer craft with wine cork people, using sticks and other craft supplies you happen to have on hand. The joyful Jewish holiday of Lag B'Omer, in which we take a break from the period of mourning that falls between Passover and Shavuos, is coming up next week, so it…
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Today Is The Day To Bake Schlissel Challah!
Today is the day to observe the special Jewish tradition of baking key-shaped challahs the first Shabbos after Passover. Last shabbos was technically after Passover, but we were observing back to back holiday with shabbos, so no baking was allowed. I am now running to get ready for shabbos, so here is a photo to…
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Going Into The Orchard To Give Thanks In The Month Of Nissan
Ah yes, spring is here in Northern Israel, and just in time for all to enjoy as many families take to the great outdoors during this week's Passover holiday. Today, the first intermediary day of Passover in Israel, called chol hamoed, was marked with a community trip to a nearby farming community to observe the…
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A Recycled Crafts For Passover Round-Up From The Archives
With Passover arriving Friday night, and preparations in full swing, now is a great time to keep the kids busy with some fun Passover recycling crafts in anticipation of the holiday! We're running a bit late with our crafting so I've reached into the archives to share some nice projects from past years. Above: Get…
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Passover Craft For Kids: Recycled Soda Bottle Elijah’s Cup!
Here's a super simple recycling craft for Passover that I just whipped up, maybe to inspire my kids to make some more, but certainly to inspire you to do the same at your house! A recycled soda bottle and CD Eliyahu's cup decorated with washi tape (or a myriad of things that you have on…
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Huevos Haminados Decorated Eggs For Passover!
Photo Credit: aglaiakremezi.com For all of you out there, who like me, get just a little bit jealous of all those beautiful dyed egg crafts floating around the internet just about now, I have GREAT NEWS for you……there is actually a Jewish tradition that includes decorating eggs in a gorgeous artful way for Passover (and…
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Spaghetti And Meatballs DIY Costume
And now for the last of our Purim costume creativity for this year: presenting a spaghetti and meatballs DIY costume, hold the sauce! My dear eleven year old is somewhat on the particular side and nearing the age when many boys choose not to dress up more than possibly a funny hat, so it took…