MAKE IT JEWISH PHILOSOPHY
Making Jewish crafts is a joyful, magical, and simple way for children to connect to Judaism. And when they connect to Judaism from an early age, it gives them a framework for living a life of purpose, meaning, and connection.
It guides them to be a mensch – a righteous person dedicated to kindness, generosity, doing mitzvot, and making the world a better place. And it gives them a supportive community to help them feel strong, secure, capable, and loved.
When children create Jewish crafts, they have a tangible connection to Judaism and a unique role in our collective Jewish story. As they create, they are empowered; they learn; and they connect with their family, community, God, and themselves.
Jewish crafts with the most room for individuality and creativity are the most powerful. Children should be given a lot of space to make their own choices and have ownership over their creations.
Children’s Jewish creations can have an honorary role in family celebrations and rituals year after year, making those moments extra sweet and meaningful. They can also serve as reminders of their early positive connection to Judaism, which they could forget as teens and adults.
Ultimately, Jewish crafts are an essential part of the early Jewish journey, and as the trusted adults in their lives, we have a special role in guiding and inspiring them to live Jewishly.
And what a rewarding job this is because children are naturally eager, creative, and enthusiastic. It is a joy and privilege to witness them creatively connecting to Judaism.
Making Jewish crafts can be a regular and valued part of your family routine. It can be a natural extension of the Jewish books you read together, your Jewish celebrations, and the Jewish values you teach along the way.
You have the power to shape your family story in meaningful ways, to create joyful family moments, and to guide your children on a path of righteousness, purpose, and connection.
And how fortunate you are that a big part of that is giving them the chance to do something they are already eager to do – make Jewish crafts!