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FAQ: The Power of Seven Simple Questions

Tuesday, September 1st, 2015

 
The Power of Seven Simple Questions
 

Rosh Hashana is almost here once again! Do you remember where you were, or more importantly, who you were at this time last year?

It’s our first week back to school and I have been doing Rosh Hashana 5775 Interviews with my young students (kindergarten through 7th graders) [...]

“Shake Your Grogger” by Michelle Citrin

Tuesday, March 18th, 2014

A Purim Party for All!!!
Download the song HERE

 

To Boo or Not to Boo: Purim M’gillah Talking Points For Your Youngest Children

Tuesday, February 4th, 2014

Your youngest children certainly will hear a different version of this animated tale than the congregation listening to the M’gillah. At the early childhood and early elementary school age, we focus on the characters. Just like the characters in a classic Disney movie, they are silly and extreme, either very “good” or very “evil”. But it doesn’t end there.

Why [...]

Purim Costume Projects and Cut-outs

Tuesday, February 4th, 2014

Join the Purim fun! You can find here many many many costume projects. Click on any of the images below to download a pdf to print out.
Have fun, and don’t forget to send pictures!

make this [...]

Purim Noisemaker Projects

Tuesday, February 4th, 2014

It’s very important to make a lot of RASH RASH RASH!! on Purim. That means, that at the right moments, making as much noise as possible will actually change the world. Here are a few noise maker projects: Make your own Tambourine Make your own Kazoo [...]

How silly can you get?

Tuesday, February 4th, 2014

How silly can you get?!?!?!?! Are you ready to make some serious costumes and noise makers? Here we go… COSTUME PIECES   and NOISE MAKERS Full color queen mask Full color king mask Create your own mask and choose Eyes Mouths Eye-Glasses Hat Tiara or Crown Wig Beard [...]

Little Bunny Foo Foo tells the story of Haman

Tuesday, February 4th, 2014

Horrible, Horrible Haman to the tune of “Little Bunny Foo Foo”
(Adapted by Sherrie Stohl with hand motions by  Audrey Katz)
Horrible, horrible Haman was marching through Shushan
Making all the Jewish people bow down to him.
1. When along came Mordechai…
2. When along came Queen Esther…
3. When along came King Ahashverosh…
…and he/she said…
Horrible, horrible Haman, I don’t like [...]

Purim Project – Full Color Queen Mask

Tuesday, February 4th, 2014

Print out this mask and you have yourself a Purim costume!

Purim Project – Make a 3-Pointed Haman Hat

Tuesday, February 4th, 2014

Make your own 3 – Pointed Haman Hat!

Purim Project – Full Color King Mask

Tuesday, February 4th, 2014

Print out the Purim King mask and you’ve got yourself a costume!