The essential guide to Jewish family life and fun activities at home and on the road―updated and expanded!
This celebration of Jewish family life is the perfect guide for families wanting to put a new Jewish spin on holidays, holy days, and even the everyday. Full of activities, games and history, it is sure to inspire parents, children and extended family to connect with Judaism in fun, creative ways.
With over eighty-five easy-to-do activities to re-invigorate age-old Jewish customs and make them fun for the whole family, this book is more than just kids' stuff. It’s about taking the Jewish family experience to a new educational and entertaining level.
This new editon―updated and expanded―details activities for fun at home and away from home, including recipes, meaningful everyday and holiday crafts, travel guides, enriching entertainment ... and much, much more!
Clearly illustrated and full of easy-to-follow instructions, this lively guide shows us how to take an active approach to exploring Jewish tradition and have fun along the way.
Topics include: The "Shake-Rattle-and-Roll" Grogger · Tooting Your Own Shofar · The Family Fun Seder · “Kid-ish” Kiddush Cup · Lip-Licking Latkes · Sukkah-Building Basics · How to Grow a Family Tree · Visiting Jewish Historical Sites, Family Camps, and Festivals · The Best (and Funnest) in Music, Books, and Websites for Jewish Families · ... and much, much more
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The idea behind The Jewish Family Fun Book is simple: You can find something fun in everything that’s Jewish, and something Jewish in everything that’s fun! It’s all in your attitude. Even everyday things such as playing games, singing songs, or watering plants are Jewish activities if they’re approached from a Jewish perspective.
The goal of this book is to guide you toward a variety of terrific activities for kids and adults, and to inspire your family to come up with your own ideas for Jewish fun.
Regardless of our level of observance, we all hope to connect our children with their Jewish heritage in a way that’s both engaging and meaningful to them, and that will strengthen our bond as a Jewish family. And while synagogue and Hebrew school are important, those elements alone do not complete the picture of Jewish life.
More than any outside influence (school, friends, media) as we grow up, our level of Jewish identity is determined by what we see going on inside our house. For example, having a Passover seder can either be a real drag or a dynamic, positive experience, depending on parents’ attitudes. And the way it’s conveyed will determine the way children view it for the rest of their lives.
We’re not saying parents should fake it for their kids’ sake. We’re saying: Lighten up, and have a little fun, because it’s just so easy to do. Families that understand this will not feel a need to seek out Jewish culture and observe customs only "because we have to," but will also find it natural and desirable to have a strong Jewish element in their lives.
Roll up your sleeves, put on your dancin’ shoes, and get out your thinking caps! We hope you have as much fun reading this book as we’ve had writing it!
Danielle Dardashti and Roni Sarig are married and the parents of two children, Uri and Raquel. They are the authors of The Jewish Lights Book of Fun Classroom Activities: Simple and Seasonal Projects for Teachers and Students (Jewish Lights).
Danielle Dardashti is vice president of Connect with Kids Network, Inc., an educational media company. She has produced Emmy Award-winning television documentaries on children's issues, has worked as a television reporter, and has written a parenting column for several Jewish newspapers.
Roni Sarig is an award-winning journalist and the author of five books, including Third Coast (Da Capo), The Secret History of Rock (Billboard) and The Everything Bicycle Book (Adams). He has contributed to publications including Rolling Stone and the New York Times, and currently teaches English and journalism in New Rochelle, New York.
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