Havdalah crafts

What if you want kids to make Havdalah candles and you don’t have the time and materials (or inclination) for nice, beeswax versions? I’m the first to admit that candles from scratch c…

An easy ceremony.

Remember the story about the huge bag of unsightly old candles that accidentally ended up at our house, and how I decided to make upcycled candles? Well dear readers here is confirmation that indeed there are no accidents, as that...

Two weeks ago, Betsy and one of the Beth El students were learning about havdalah and its blessings, so we decided to make havdalah candles. At-home Service for Havdalah After several epic failures involving a toaster oven, hot wax and cigarette lighters, we were finally able to make several four-braid and four-twist havdallah candles. To […]

First, please read my Intro post for making Havdalah candles with kids. I’ve also got one coming for Rolled Beeswax Havdalah candles and one for the E-Z version using repurposed Hannukah can…

These Hanukkah printable DIY projects are one step ahead! Easy instructions, large images, print as many as you need! Perfect for kids' activities in daycare, Hebrew schools, homeschooling, after-class programs, and more. WHAT IS INCLUDED? You will receive a link to a letter-size PDF for instant download. Total of 5 sheets (5 different designs). For any additional format or sizes please contact us. 💻 ORDER AND ACCESS Click "Add to Cart" and purchase Following your purchase, you will…

Making Havdalah Candles with kids (more than one wick = fire / eish = kosher)

Posts about Craft for kids written by Kathryn

Here’s when re-creating real things with edibles is legit: when you’ve already made the really real things. Case in point: after our 2nd graders studied Havdalah for weeks, grew besamim…

Make a DIY Havdalah spice bag with fragrant besanim (spices), an especially fun and experiential experience for children.