Shabbat School
Worshiping G-d
We didn’t have Shabbat School last week, due to the winter storm in the area. If we had, we would have read about the Children of Israel worshipping at the Red Sea. Worshiping G‑d is not an activity reserved just for adults during services; actually, it should be reflected throughout our lives and include the lives of our children. We want to help the children…
Hearing and Obeying
This week in Shabbat School, we talked about Moses coming before Pharaoh and asking him to let Adonai’s people go. In life, G‑d sometimes repeats His messages because we don’t listen the first time. Usually, His initial communication is gentle, but if we ignore it, He will use other means to get our attention, often through uncomfortable circumstances. In this Parashat,…
Mapping the Exodus
This past week at Shabbat School, we started the book of Shemot (Exodus). We began to give the account of one of the most important stories for the people of Israel to this day: the start of the Hebrews’ freedom from captivity in Egypt and G‑d’s care and provision during the Exodus. More than just a biblical story, we want our children to understand that these…
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…
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…
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’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…
Waiting on G-d
Last week in Shabbat School we had a wonderful time! The kids had some delicious hot chocolate, but since it was quite hot, they had to wait a little while for it to cool down before they could enjoy it. From this the kids learned that sometimes G‑d makes us wait, just like Abraham had to wait for G‑d’s promises to come true. This Sabbath, we will explore how the Torah…
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