Shabbat School
Serving the LORD
Last week at Shabbat School we learned that G‑d has given His people the Shabbat as a sign, not just to separate the day for Him, but also as a reminder that He wants a special relationship with us. We want the kids to understand in today’s life how we can please G‑d by keeping the Shabbat in a practical way. Next week, in our portion Vayak’hel, we will be learning…
Learning about Shabbat
This past week in Shabbat school we had a special lesson for the Holiday of Purim. We learned how important it is to protect Adonai’s people. Esther and Mordecai were able to stand up for her people and we can do the same. Next week we return to our Torah Portions with Ki Tisa and we will learn about what Adonai tells us about the Shabbat.
Living in His Presence
In Shabbat School this week, we began discussing the Tabernacle, Adonai’s dwelling place in the middle of His people. Understanding how to live a holy life can be complicated at any age, but holiness means living a life set apart for G‑d. With this lesson last Shabbat, we wanted our children to understand what it truly means to live a life set apart, not just within the…
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…
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