#OneKindAct: Snack and Hygiene Kits
Posted by on 6/12/2020 to
Our #OneKindAct series has been focusing on community-based mitzvot and encouraging families to participate in Tikkun Olam within their communities. We have put together suggested lists for snack kits and hygiene kits families can put together and drop off at local food drives, inspired by the Survival Kit activity from “Green Bible Stories for Children”.
#OneKindAct: Jumping Jenny - Channeling Passion into Mitzvot!
Posted by Kar-Ben Team on 5/15/2020 to
What makes someone unique? Each person, kids and adult
alike, has their own special talents and passions. There are those that excel
at sports, play an instrument, or enjoy baking tasty treats. For Jenny, from Jumping Jenny , it’s jumping! She
Celebrate Mother's Day with Kar-Ben
Posted by on 5/8/2020 to
On Mother’s Day we honor our moms for all the love, support, and care they give us. Celebrate your mother with a mother-related book, and a bouquet of paper towel roses!
Hanukkat Habayit: Celebrate Moving to a New Home!
Posted by on 5/6/2020 to
Hanukkat HaBayit is the Jewish ceremony celebrating moving into a new home. In “Mezuzah on the Door” by Amy Meltzer (make this a link to the book), Noah learns “mezuzah” is the Hebrew word for “doorpost,” and, like the Torah, the scroll inside is
Ways to Practice Tikkun Olam
Posted by on 4/17/2020 to
Tikkun Olam is the Jewish concept of “repairing the world”, meaning that during the course of our lives we should be working towards creating a better environment and community. This can take a lot of different forms when put to practice. It could be as simple as donating money to a charity or starting a compost pile in your backyard. It could also be as big as volunteering at your local food shelter, or supporting a cause you feel passionately about.
Tie-Dye Matzah Cloth Craft
Posted by Passover Crafts for Little Hands on 4/10/2020 to
Have some old t-shirts? washcloths? bed sheets? Create a fun Afikomen cloth to hide the special matzah in, or a fun Matzah cover for your Shabbat dinner this Passover!
Distance Learning with Marcel Marceau
Posted by Kar-Ben Team on 4/3/2020 to
In last week’s episode of Unorthodox, Tablet Magazine’s podcast, Jesse Eisenberg spoke about his upcoming role as Marcel Marceau in the film Resistance. Not only was it an interesting conversation, but it also got us thinking about our Picture Book Marcel Marceau: Master of Mime and how we can bring this impactful book to you. Given the demand for lessons and ways to teach Judaism at home, we have created a modified lesson from the book’s eSource guide that teachers or parents can do at home!
An Animal's Shalom Bayit
Posted by Kar-Ben Team on 3/20/2020 to
In Kar-Ben’s latest board book, Shalom Bayit: A Peaceful Home, different animals are depicted relaxing in their homes. From a bird family in a nest high in a tree to worms burrowing in deep in the ground, every animal has a home where they feel safe and comfortable.
An Interview with Sarah Aroeste
Posted by Kar-Ben Team on 3/13/2020 to
Not only is Sarah Aroeste the author of Buen Shabat, Shabbat Shalom, Kar-Ben's newest board book about Shabbat in Ladino culture, she is also a prolific Ladino singer! We sat down with Sarah and asked her some questions about her Sephardic roots, the music she writes, her inspiration and vision for Buen Shabat, Shabbat Shalom....