Crafting Jewish Giveaway

July 7, 2009 · Comments are Closed

I was asked to review the book Crafting Jewish: Fun holiday crafts and party ideas for the whole family. I really didn’t know what to expect since I am not Jewish. When it arrived I couldn’t stop looking at it.

If I was Jewish I would be inspired with ideas to celebrate each and every Jewish holiday. It really piqued my curiosity about Jewish customs and I loved learning more about the Jewish celebrations. The book is full of beautiful photos, wonderful crafts.

I was also tempted by the recipes from honey cake to easy hamantashen. I found the tutorial on Challah braiding really interesting and I loved learning about the symbolism of Challah bread. On Shappat they serve two loaves of challah to remind them of the two portions of manna that fell from the sky when the Jews were wondering in the desert. The bread is braided to represent the unity of the the Jewish nation.

I gave the One Bowl Carrot cake a go and my family ate it up (even though I over-baked it)!

I think anyone would enjoy this book —Jewish or not! (but especially if you are Jewish I would think it would become a cherished handbook for celebrating those special customs and traditions). I know there are loads of crafts and recipes I am looking forward to making!

I have one copy of this book to give away! Please leave a comment on this post by Sunday, July 12th at midnight for a chance to win. Please only US entries this time.

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163 Responses to “Crafting Jewish Giveaway”

#151 kristi July 10, 2009, 12:33 pm

What a neat way to learn about another culture and religion. I would love to win this giveaway.
#152 brattt July 10, 2009, 12:41 pm

Oh that book looks wonderful! I love to bake!
#153 leah July 10, 2009, 2:31 pm

mmm bread.
#154 Noreen July 11, 2009, 12:16 am

that bread looks yummy
#155 jules p July 11, 2009, 4:15 am

this is a neat looking book. the bread looks delicious.
#156 J7Troop July 11, 2009, 7:28 am

You have me completely intrigued! This book sounds wonderful That One Bowl Carrot cake looks absolutely delicious! The crafts look very inspiring and would be wonderful to try out with my kids.
#157 Leigh Rogers July 11, 2009, 9:06 am

I may have to buy this book – it looks wonderful. Sometimes it’s kind of amusing because I really get into reading about different religions and their cultures and for a moment, I kind of feel like ” Wow – it would be so cool to be Jewish, Buddhist etc.” I’m glad to hear you like the book.
#158 Judy Grubbs July 11, 2009, 4:33 pm

Looks like a great book. My husband is Jewish so it would be interesting to see if I could incorporate more of his customs in our celebrations
#159 Lori Z. July 12, 2009, 4:22 am

While we’re pretty secular, my husband is Jewish and I always try to have crafts and cooking on important days so that our kids have an idea of where they come from. Hanukkah is easy to find crafts for, but with the high holy days fast approaching, I’d love to have ideas for crafts especially to send off to my husband’s Oma who recently went into an assisted living facility too far from us. I think something like that would brighten her day!
#160 Kathy Elrod July 12, 2009, 10:26 am

I do activities with a group of residents from an assisted living facility. These crafts and holiday ideas would be great for our group! I’d love to win!
#161 Gale Bizzell July 12, 2009, 12:03 pm

The Jewish culture is facinating. Would love to see this book.
#162 Tracie July 12, 2009, 6:57 pm

I would love to learn some new crafts in this book!
#163 wendy wallach July 13, 2009, 3:49 pm

I am Jewish so could really put this to good use!

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Crafting Jewish Giveaway

I have one copy of this book to give away! Please leave a comment on this post by Sunday, July 12th at midnight for a chance to win. Please only US entries this time.

163 Responses to “Crafting Jewish Giveaway”