Living
Legacy - Holiday Series
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HOLIDAY
SERIES brings
traditional celebrations alive
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With
unique media, and innovative presentation methods,
participants will:
Gain
insight into the significance of the Shofar in the
celebration of Rosh Hashanah;Craft a genuine Shofar from the
raw horn of a ram; See and hear a demonstration of the
traditional blasts, while acquiring skills of blowing the
Shofar;
Option:
Craft one Shofar to be used at the school's discretion; for
an additional fee, students may craft and take home their
own Shofar.
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Lulav
& Etrog
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 In
an imaginary shuk (market place), children become
expert shopper where they:
Feel
the distinct texture of Etrogim from around the world and
smell their sweet fragrance; Smell and touch the other three
species: the Lulav (palm branch);the Hadas (myrtle);and
Arava (willow);Learn to arrange and hold a “Four
Species”set in the proper manner, as well as the Torah
source for each Mitzvah; Create a lulav-holder from strips
of palm branches. The group receives one finished set.
This
program is greatly enhanced when presented in a school or
community Sukkah.
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As a group of Macabees, students will refine
the olive oil needed for the Temple Menorah while
they:
Pit
fresh olives, squeeze them with a hand press; Strain
and spin the extract in a centrifuge to separate the
pure oil; Enjoy a video of an olive oil factory in
Italy, which introduces them to the modern process;
Fashion a wick out of cotton for use with the oil
when lighting the Menorah; Take home a sample of the
oil.
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 Our
multi-media presentation of the Megillah will add
excitement and understanding to the story of Purim
as children:
View
a full-color slide show painted by artist Norman
Nodel, and produced by Tzivos Hashem; Enter the
story of Purim as actors and actresses; Learn about
and practice the Mitzvot of Purim.
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 Passover
will become more meaningful when children have a chance to dig into
the dough as they:
Produce
flour from wheat kernels,winnow,and separate the chaff from
the grain; Collect the grain into a hand-driven wheat mill and grind
it into flour;Knead,roll,and bake the dough into a handmade matzah
in the required amount of time; Delight in taking home their very
own freshly-baked matzah,a baker’s hat,and a Shmurah Matzah for
their family Seder table.
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 The
extraordinary complex process of creating a Torah, including
its wooden, metal and cloth ornaments, are highlighted.
Participants:
Gain
an appreciation of the skills required for this intricate
task; View a video and samples illustrating the process of
making a Torah scroll, starting with the raw hide, through
the tanning and sanding, until the parchment is finished;
Write their Hebrew name with a goose quill, in the script
used by the sofer, on a piece of finished parchment which
they take home. Each participant receives a souvenir
scribe's kit.
This
program may be adapted for a Torah-writing ceremony
(starting or completing).
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