We have been so busy these past two weeks preparing for our school Shabbat party. We are very excited about sharing with you all the items we have been working so hard on. Friday each child brought home a Shabbat bag that was filled with very unique and individualized items that can be used at home going forward for Shabbat. Each child created their very own, candle holder, challah cover, picture frame, and a kiddush cup. Every single item in the bag as well as the bag was a multi step process.

The children decorating their picture frames after the paint has dried.


   

Decorating kiddush cup.

  

With the help of Morah Tori each child selected the colors in which they wanted to use to tie dye their challa covers and Shabbat bags.

   

Each child was given a block of clay and a cup of water with the instructions that they can make a candle holder for one or two candles however they like. They were all so very unique!



Once they finalize the shape that they desired they were able to adorn their candleholders with glass and gems.

  

The next day once the clay had dried all of the children painted their candleholders.

  

Each child had the opportunity to decorate a small box which would later be used to hold their kiddush cups. They were each given letter shaped stickers an allowed to use whatever they like. We talked about the different letters that they chose in words that started with those letters. They were also given.markers to add color to their box if they so desired.

 

Once the tie-dye fabric had tried each child used a stencil and custom mixed paint colors to add to their challa cover and Shabbat  bag.

 

Once all the items were completed I laid them out on the table for them to see and admire their work. And last but not least each child filled their own individual bag.

Hope these bags will bring your child and your family much joy this Shabbat and many more to come!

When I said busy, I really mean busy! In addition to preparing our Shabbat bags the children also prepared individual salads for each family that will be attended our school Shabbat celebration.

  

It all began with harvesting and washing greens and broccoli from our garden.

  

We had to supplement with a little bit of store-bought product. The kids cut lettuce and began to stuff each individual container with lettuce, arugula, tomatoes, and broccoli.

  

Bon appétit! We hope you enjoy the fruits of our labor.

Shabbat Shalom,
Morah Maya