I was asked to review the book Crafting Jewish: Fun holiday crafts and party ideas for the whole family
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’m Jewish, and I actually observe Shabbat and celebrate all the holidays in the book. This book looks like it would be amazing for introducing new fun crafts for each holiday. Plus they would be fun to make with my nieces and nephews!
My two boys are from a mixed religious background (my family is Christian and Daddy’s family is Jewish), but since the Jewish heritage doesn’t come from my side of the family I’m not really familiar with all the holidays or what types of fun things we can create for them. I hate always feeling like I’m at a loss for what to do, and this book would be PERFECT for us!
i am not jewish either but my kids preschool teacher is and would love to share with her!
i always appreciate your reviews. This one looks like a keeper! I’ll have to keep an eye out for it!
I would love to win this book. I attended a demonstration by this author and it was super!
great review! i need to keep an eye out for this book.
As an interfaith family–Catholic & Jewish–it can be difficult to find the Jewish side of the holiday crafts. Seems like a great book–love the recipes & crafts in the same book. Thanks for the review.
My kids would LOVE this!
I think the Jewish heritage is very interesting. I like your blogging and your ideas have been very helpful to me.
I am not jewish but this looks like a book everyone should have.
Wow! Your review has me itching to look at another book I have on Jewish cooking and holidays. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy and thank you too for your wonderful blog!
Looks like there are some wonderful ideas in there! Thanks for the chance to win!
That book is absolutely adorable. We need to do everything we can do to promote crafts, sewing, quilting and handmade items for our kids. I am jewish and I wish there was a book like that when my kids were small. We have a tradition of making hamentashen every year on Purim. I got the recipe from my mom and I hope my kids keep the tradition alive as well as their lives continue to grow. They are 19, 21 and 23. Thanks for a wonderful review. Yummy Carrot Bread too!!! Stacey
I would love a new craft book! This one sounds fantastic.
Wow!! I am also not Jewish but my daughter is babysitting for a family that is Jewish and the daughter loves crafting; it would be a great gift for her and looks like lots of fun activities to do with her. Thanks for the info!
Karen
I am not Jewish, but my best friend was growing up. I went to Hebrew School and celebrated all the holidays with their family. What a great book!
Would love to have this book! Thanks for the giveaway!
My daughters and I would cherish this book. Thank you for the opportunity!
I am both Jewish and covet that book!!!! PICK ME!!!!!
Thanks for the post. Might have to buy the book if I don’t win!
Wow that really sounds interesting. I have always been interested in Jewish traditions and the meaning behind them.
i’d love the book
Ooh, sounds great! I have a Jewish crafting book called Judaikitsch that I like, so this would be a good addition.
Oh this book looks like it could become addictive. I’d really like to try that one bowl carrot cake. YUMMM!
Looks like a fun/creative book! I’d love to own it!
i volunteer at a nursing home and would love to share this with them
I would love to win this book and learn more concerning the Jewish culture and traditions.
Thank you
Marilyn
I am not Jewish either, but that cover alone would prompt me to peek inside while at the book store (hoping, of course, it’s in the crafts section). I’m always intrigued by other cultural celebrations, and this seems like a great how-to and why-to.
My two daughter-in-laws are Orthodox Jew. I am not Jewish, but would love the book as I am always looking for new ideas on what I can make them besides table toppers, quilts or runners.
It looks like a fabulous book! Thanks for the chance to win!
What a fun way to get to know something new! Thanks!
It looks like a fab book and I would love to get my hands on the carrot cake recipe, I used to have one for a one bowl carrot cake given to me by a Jewish family I lived with in Jerusalem but I lost it somewhere in the many moves since.
Love it! Love your blog and so glad we found you today via one our brides. Thethirty-somethingbride.blogspot.com
Awesome!!
I think it always good for kids to understand other religions. What a fun way to learn and appreciate the Jewish heritage.
Wow – thanks for this feature. i am Jewish and would love a copy, but if i don’t win i will certainly be looking at a copy for myself and my girls.
How neat! What a great giveaway!
I am Jewish and would LOVE to win your giveaway!
I am ‘trying’ to be better about Jewish family traditions and I do craft so I think this will get me on the road to doing MORE with my children.
Thanks!
Thanks for writing this review- I am Jewish and have been looking for just such a book! I work with individuals with mental illness and think this book would be a great way to teach them about Judaism.
I am so curious! As a homeschool Mom, I would love a look at this book. Thanks for the giveaway!
This book sounds awesome! I love learning about other cultures and religions! I’ll definitely have to check it out!
This is a great giveaway! My step-family is Jewish and I was brought up LDS, and I have loved learning and participating with my family. I enjoy making food for my family and would love to do some crafts with all my new cousins. Thank you for sharing this. :0)
Love it!
My husbands family is Jewish and I am a Christian. Thanks for the chance to win this book!
What a fantastic book! I have been looking for ways to meld my crafty- prone self with fun ways to teach my 18 month old about the customs of being Jewish! What great photos too!
Yes! Pick me!!!
The pictures are great. I am not Jewish but I would still love to have this book..
Please enter me!
thanks!
Alex
I would *LOVE* to win this for my friend, Sarah!!!
while not jewish, i was raised around the faith (via friends). i would love to get this book- i think it would be great to pass on recipes as i have always maintained the only way to know a culture is by their food! it contains references to folk lore, their histories and their beliefs.
thanks for reviweing the book- if i dont win it, i’ll definately buy it!
This books looks to be a new fun-filled adventure, would love to try some of the recipes and crafts.
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