Everyone will want to give more tzedakah when they see that your kiddos have made a Bedazzled Tzedakah Box! All the sparkles will remind them that tzedakah means “justice,” and it’s our obligation to help those in need. Kids LOVE any craft that involves gems — it’s so fun to look at them all and decide which ones to pick. Sequins work, too; but I think we all know that gems are the best! Your kiddos will surely enjoy making this colorful craft AND making it easy for your family to do one of the most important mitzvot — giving tzedakah!

When your kiddos make a Mega Tzedakah Box, everyone in your family will be inspired to GIVE BIG! Use a shoebox or whatever box you like, cut a hole at the top (that part, of course, is best done by grown-ups), and then decorate the box with paint, markers, washi tape, stickers, etc. Finally, glue on some tzedakah graphics from the Tzedakah Graphics PDF and any other items you like, such as craft gems or sequins! It’s also fun to make some supersize coins — just use paper coasters, wood circles, or cardstock paper and sketch in a design. Kids will enjoy taking a closer look at an actual coin for inspiration or creating their own unique coin design. When it’s complete, put the tzedakah box in a place of honor in your home, reminding everyone of this central Jewish value and obligation — tzedakah!

In Judaism, tzedakah, meaning “righteous behavior” or “justice,” is not something we do just when we’re feeling generous. It’s an ongoing obligation and one of Judaism’s most important mitzvot. Here’s a creative way to make tzedakah central to your family values — make a Pencil Box Tzedakah Box! It’s bigger than a traditional tzedakah box, and little hands enjoy lifting the lid up and down to add money. Decorate it with colorful tissue paper or any way you like! Be sure to add some graphics from the Tzedakah Graphics PDF, too. Happy Giving!