My kiddos and I have made matza several times – for parshat Bo and demonstrating for Passover (although we never actually made it for Passover!). This is a great hands-on activity for kids. Knowing the theory and then actually doing it are two different things! We had a fun time making it, but can definitely appreciate buying …
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An easy countdown calendar (kids)
My family is a mobile one. We move every 2-3 years for dh’s job, often across at least one ocean. And we go back to visit friends and family in the US for a month or so most years. And since there are 4 young kids in the family (now 9, 6, 3, and 2), …
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Making the seder fun for kids
The Passover seder(s) are a very special time. It is where we remember the miracles Hashem did for us when he took us out of Egypt, and when we pass down the knowledge to our kids. This is a major memory making event for us! What kind of memories do you want the kids to …
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Vayeira: Hospitality (and links)
You have probably been reading or following along with the destruction from Superstorm Sandy. I hope everyone is safe and warm. I just read about our shul (synagogue) bussing people down from NY and NJ to spend Shabbat as guests with heat and power. What an amazing mitzva, and so appropriate for this week! This …
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Color coding the kids
Well, OK, not the actual kids themselves. I mentioned my kids’ colors last week in my packing post, and someone asked what that meant. So now I’ll explain. 🙂 My kids each have a color for some of their things. This makes it easier to tell whose towel is whose… or whose water bottle needs …
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