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The Star of David is a symbol that represents the Jewish culture. This symbol has been used since the middle ages and is believed to be derived from the King David. The Star of David is often used as a decoration for Hanukkah.
The coloring project, The Star of David card, requires two sheets of white paper, crayons, glue, scissors and glitter. Color one sheet of the white paper blue and then fold in half. Fold the second sheet of paper in the shape of a wedge and then cut the bottom of the wedge so it resembles a boomerang (kids may need an adult's help with this part). Unfold the wedge to reveal a Star of David. Glue the Star of David to the middle of the folded paper and decorate with glitter. After the glitter is dry, open up the card and decorate the inside with crayons. -
The Menorah or candelabra has a candle called Shamash in the middle, and eight more candles, four on each side, of the Shamash. One candle is lit each of the eight nights of Hanukkah using the Shamash.
Kids will first have to draw a picture of a Menorah on a white piece of paper and cut it out. The Menorah should be colored gold and set it aside. Draw eight candles and the Shamash. Cut out the candles and Shamash and color it blue. Use a black crayon to add faces to the candles. Glue the candles onto the Menorah and let dry. Draw nine circles to represent candle flames and cut them out. Color the candle flames red and orange and store them in an envelope so they are not misplaced. Tape the Menorah in an easily accessible spot for kids, such a wall low enough for them to reach it. Kids will glue one of their flames to a candle each night. On the first night, they will glue a flame to the Shamash as well. -
A dreidel is a four sided top that kids spin to win prizes. Each side has a Hebrew word with a different meaning. These words are nun- nothing, gimmell- all, heh- half, and shin- put all. When kids spin the dreidel, they follow the directions of whatever word the dreidel stops on.
Simply color a plain wooden dreidel that can be purchased at many local craft stores. Color with crayons and markers, and include a different Hebrew word on each side.
