Inspiration for this craft came from one of my favorite sources for beautiful Jewish craft ideas: Creative Jewish Mom. What I love most about Mini Torah Scrolls (other than the obvious — they’re super adorable!) is the act of rolling the paper. Kiddos will get a great sense of the scroll format of the Torah through this process, AND it’s a sneak preview of the scroll rolling that is central to the Simchat Torah celebration. These Mini Torah Scrolls will help you and your family celebrate Simchat Torah in a big way — be sure to make lots of them in a rainbow of colors!

The word Torah means “teaching,” and in Judaism, it is our most precious book, our foundation. It contains the stories of our ancestors which help us understand our own lives today. It is filled with Jewish law, our covenant with God, mitzvot, blessings, and so much more. It is our guidebook of how to be the best version of ourselves, how to overcome any challenge, and how to lead a life of holiness. There are endless ways to explore the Torah, and a good starting point with children is to talk about what’s in it. This cut and glue craft is a great way to have a conversation with your kiddos about why the Torah is so special. You can use the prepared “what’s inside” words (e.g., God, blessings, etc.) in this craft template, and/or you can use the blank squares and make your own list. This simple craft will help lay the foundation of a lifelong love of Torah!