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Cleaning the House, Pt 1

So it’s time to clean the house…. No, not just because it is spring— which it is—but because Pesach, or Passover, is fast approaching. The day of Passover is immediately followed by the Feast of Unleavened Bread, a time rich in significance for us in Messiah. So, yes, we concentrate on the spiritual significance of the search for and removal of “leaven” from our homes.…

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…

Thanksgiving Throughout Scripture

As we approach the Thanksgiving season, our country overflows with reminders to be grateful, from dinner table traditions to social media posts to making lists of what we’re thankful for in our journals. However, here’s something that many people don’t realize, Thanksgiving isn’t just an American holiday. It’s a Biblical command woven…

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…

G-d Keeps His Promises

Last week, we learned about Abraham and his obedience in leaving his land to go to a new place. We played on the floor with a special map. This week, we are learning about Abraham and Isaac, and how G-d keeps His promise. The Torah teaches that G-d promised Abraham he would be the father of a great nation. Despite his age and lack of children, G-d reassured him and gave…

Noah’s Ark and a Map

Last week was wonderful! The kids saw our Old Testament map projected on the classroom ceiling, and we discussed Noah’s Ark—where it might have been built and what land appeared after the flood. This week, we will focus on Abraham. Just as he trusted G-d and developed a personal relationship with Him, we can do the same through Yeshua. This allows us to be called children…