Shavuot is celebrated seven weeks after Passover, usually in late May or early June when the wheat harvest ripens. Shavuot which means “weeks” is also known as the “Festival of First Fruits.” In biblical times, farmers brought bread baked from the spring wheat harvest to the Temple in Jerusalem as…
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LAG B’OMER CELEBRATIONS with STUDY GUIDES FOR “A HOLIDAY FOR ARI ANT”
Lag B’Omer The 49 days between the second day of Passover and the holiday of Shavuot are called the Omer. This period is a time of mourning whose origins are unclear and as a result many do not observe this mourning period. Marriages and public celebrations are forbidden during this…
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Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebrations and Two Video book readings for Children, Early Childhood Students, Teachers and Parents
Yom Ha’Atzmaut – Background Biblical Israel dates back 3000 years. After the destruction of the Second Temple 2000 years ago, the Jewish people were dispersed to other countries all over the world. It wasn’t until 1948 that the modern country of Israel was created. In 70 C.E., the Jewish people…
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Passover with Sammy Spider and the Children of Early Childhood Center of the JCC of Dallas
“Our continued exploration with Sammy. Each class was encouraged to make a center piece for our School-wide Community Passover Experience. Gan Shalom wanted to make one with Sammy, so they fashioned a spiderweb using two paper towel holders and some yarn and perched Sammy on top. Many of them also…
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CHELSEA CLINTON’S FAMILY AND SAMMY SPIDER
BABY ON BOARD! Chelsea Clinton and husband Marc keep it casual as they rock jeans while helping their kids Charlotte and Aidan into a car for a family dinner out. Chelsea Clinton and her husband Marc Mezvinsky were spotted taking their children out in a black car in New York…
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Links to Passover Fun
Parents and children, and teachers and students may enjoy visiting my earlier posts about Passover. And, enjoy Sammy Spider activities too! Just click on the titles below to go to the post or the highlighted Sammy Spider links. Hag Sameach, Sylvia Get ready for Passover with Sammy Spider! Click on…
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