I’M SORRY CARDS

Many of our Jewish holidays are joyful, and making crafts to celebrate them is fun and easy. Yom Kippur, of course, is a serious holiday. As we shift gears from the apple dipping and merriment of Rosh Hashanah, we take a close and honest look at the mistakes we’ve made in the last year. And although children don’t fast or participate in the traditional Yom Kippur services, they definitely can understand the concepts of “I’ve made mistakes;” “I need to apologize;” and “I can try my best to do better in the new year.” Making I’m Sorry Cards (and also I’m Sorry Hearts) gives children a tangible way to think about what it means to make a mistake or hurt someone’s feelings and what we must do to make that right. Here’s hoping that this simple Yom Kippur craft will help lay the foundation for your children to be dedicated to honesty, humility, kindness, and forgiveness throughout their lives.

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED:

-Blank notecards (I like white or brown craft paper)
-Markers, colored pencils, crayons, rubber stamps/stamp pads, stickers - any material you want to use
-Addresses of your family and friends
-Stamps

HERE’S WHAT YOU DO:

(1) Start by writing “I am sorry” or “I’m sorry” on your card. You can write it yourself or use letter stamps to spell everything out. (2) Next, draw a design on your card to make it look nice. You can also add stickers and/or stamps if you want. (3) Then, make sure you sign your name in your nicest handwriting. (4) If you’re able to deliver your card in person, that is much better. When you do, you can also say the words “I’m sorry.” If you’re not able to deliver your card in person, you can put a stamp on the envelope and put it in the mail.