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
“Brims with upbeat ideas … a
wealth of year-round activities. Includes explanations that
provide a great refresher course for parents who want to be
prepared for their kids’ questions.”
—Jewish
Woman
“A rich, informative
resource—an ideal introduction for those who wish to
learn and enjoy the customs and traditions of the Jewish
holidays and the Jewish people.”
—Debbie
Friedman, singer and songwriter
“A wonderful collection of creative
ideas and resources for bringing fun into Jewish family
living.”
—Dr. Ron
Wolfson, author of Shabbat: The Family Guide to
Preparing for
and Celebrating the Sabbath
“What a wonderful resource to bring
Jewish learning into the home—a great way to teach
children to say Torah and to be Torah.”
—Rabbi
Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, author of Cain & Abel: Finding the Fruits of Peace; In
God’s Name; and other
books
“Sweet and joyful.... A
well-researched treasure trove of ideas for parents, teachers,
homeschoolers, and informal educators. It will become the most
dog-eared book on your Jewish bookshelf!”
—Rabbi
Jeffrey K. Salkin, author of The Bar/Bat Mitzvah Memory Book and Putting God
on the Guest List: How to Reclaim the Spiritual Meaning of Your
Child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah
“Excellent…. A worthwhile
purchase for Jewish families, a priority addition to libraries,
and a useful tool for family educators.”
—Jewish
Book World
“Lighthearted, accessible ... loaded
with creative ways for parents to keep their children Jewishly
engaged—and having fun! Chock-full of hands-on craft and
cooking activities to do with their pre-school and school-age
kids.”
—Debra
Nussbaum Cohen, journalist and
author of Celebrating Your New
Jewish Daughter: Creating Jewish Ways to Welcome Baby Girls
into the Covenant—New and Traditional Ceremonies
“Who knew being Jewish could be so
much fun? This is the ultimate survival guide for any Jewish
parent or child.”
—Craig
Taubman, Craig ’n Company
