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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.…

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…

What’s New in Shabbat School?

Over the past week, we studied Parashat B’reisheet. We learned that God created everything from nothing using His voice in six days, including light, land, and animals. Adam and Eve were made in His image and given the responsibility to care for creation, along with the gift of the Sabbath. We also discussed how God’s perfect creation and His gift of Yeshua bring us…

What is Sukkot?

After the solemn introspection of Yom Kippur, the Jewish calendar continues with pure joy as we enter the celebration of Sukkot. As another one of God’s Appointed Times, Sukkot is a divine invitation to experience overwhelming gladness and gratitude. Sukkot—which is also known as either “The Feast of Tabernacles” or “The Feast of Booths,”—begins on…

What is Yom Kippur?

The Day of Atonement… Nine days after the shofar awakens us at Rosh Hashanah, we will arrive at one of the most sacred days of the Hebrew calendar. Whether you’re planning to count down these Days of Awe with anticipation or you’re just learning about this holy day for the first time, Yom Kippur offers something every heart needs: the promise of complete…