Posts by B'rit Hadasha
Sharing a Blessing
In Shabbat school last week, we talked about blessings and curses. We learned how Jacob, when he was nearing the end of his life, had a special blessing for his sons and his grandsons, Ephraim and Manasseh. In a world full of jokes, insults, envy, and bullying, we want to help children understand how much their words can impact others’ lives. That’s why Yeshua…
Faces of the Kingdom: Adam and Eve
As we step into a new year, we’re beginning a new blog post series exploring the people of the Bible, both characters you may know a lot about and maybe some who are still a bit of mystery to you! Now, where better to start than at the beginning itself? Today we meet the first humans—Adam and Eve—whose story reveals the truth about God’s heart for humanity.…
We are Blessed
Building G-d’s story last Shabbat, we observed that G-d used not only Joseph, but also his brother Judah. Judah chose to be Chazak (Courageous) and protect his younger brother Benjamin. Unbeknownst to him, G-d would turn his previous poor decision into a blessing. In the end, Judah’s decision to show Chazak!—courage to stand up for his brother—inspired our children…
Be Courageous!
It was incredible celebrating Hanukkah together in our Shabbat School! We excitedly shared the story of Hanukkah and discovered that Yeshua celebrated it too! We enjoyed delicious donuts, played with a beautiful wooden Hanukkah Menorah, and learned the meaningful Hanukkah prayers. It was truly a joyful and memorable experience! This Shabbat, we will continue the story of…
How to Start the New Year Seeking God
As we approach the New Year, our world bombards us with messages about fresh starts, new beginnings, and self-improvement. Everywhere we turn, someone is talking about resolutions, goal-setting, and making this year “the best year yet.” The pressure to have it all figured out, to craft the perfect vision board, and to finally become the person we’ve…
G-d’s Plan
In Parashat Vayishlach, we learned that Jacob wrestled with G-d and humans. He was driven by a strong desire for G-d’s blessing, and Adonai changed Jacob’s name to Israel. His character grew stronger as he trusted G-d, and his perseverance helped fulfill G-d’s plans. This story encourages us to hold on to G-d during times of difficulty, as He gave us the greatest…
What’s in a Name?
We had a fantastic class! Everyone arrived in pajamas, carrying stuffed animals and blankets. We turned off the lights and read the story about Jacob and his dream of angels ascending and descending the ladder. We also learned that Adonai is with us even when we feel lonely or scared. At the end, the kids recited their verses, and we celebrated with vanilla ice cream…
What is Hanukkah?
Daylight Savings time has ended, our clocks have fallen back an hour, and the sun is setting earlier. The winter nights seem longer and darker, but with these changes something exciting comes…candles will begin to glow in windows, one more each night for eight nights. These flames aren’t just decorative; they’re a living testimony to God’s faithfulness,…
What’s My Purpose?
What is my purpose in life? That is a question that every human being asks themselves at some point. Last week’s lesson focused on how we’re connected in G‑d’s story and how He has a purpose for each of us—through Yeshua—to bless others. We want our kids to be confident that no matter what they face or how hard it gets, G‑d has a purpose for their lives.…
Being Children of G-d
This last Shabbat, the portion about Sarah’s life was a difficult topic to discuss with the children because it involves talking about death. Usually, as adults, we try to avoid that subject, but in reality every human being will face it sooner or later. Instead of skipping it, we decide to talk about how Adonai gives us comfort during tough times, just as He consoled…
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