Danielle Dardashti – författare

The essential guide to Jewish fun in the classroom!

This celebration of Jewish life is the ideal guide for teachers who want to put a new spin on classroom holiday celebrations, lessons on Jewish traditions, and everyday activities. The Jewish Lights Book of Fun Classroom Activities is full of crafts, recipes, games, and history that will captivate your class and help your students connect with Judaism in fun, creative ways.

With over eighty easy-to-do activities that re-invigorate age-old Jewish customs and make them fun for students and teachers alike, this book is more than just kids’ stuff. It’s about taking Jewish education to a new level—one that is both enriching and entertaining.

Enhance Rosh Hashanah observance by making a toy shofar. Create a tree centerpiece for the Tu B’Shvat seder table. Explore the Jewish connections to secular American holidays. Learn and teach an Israeli folk dance. However you use this lively guide, you’ll find your class taking an active approach to exploring Jewish tradition and having fun along the way!

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