Rosh Hashanah is almost here, and what better way to celebrate the Jewish New Year than with a customized honey jar?
Honey, with it’s sweet, delicious flavor is synonomous with Rosh Hashanah and our desire for the upcoming year to be full of sweetness and joy.
While any honey will do, creating honey jars with your family is a great way to add a special twist on the tradition, and add some decorative flare to your Rosh Hashanah table. Huge thanks to a special person in my life for sharing this idea.
What You Need
Honey Jars (with or without stirrers, plain mason jar will do)
(Optional: Paints, glitter glue and other decorative items)
What To Do
Clean and dry honey jars.
Add bees where desired, using tacky glue.
Let dry.
You may customize the jars with your child’s Hebrew Name, L’Shanah Tova or other messages for the New Year.
Fill with honey as desired.
For a fun side project, and a simple way to review the blessings over the apples and honey, you can create Rosh Hashanah “Brachot” sheets using construction paper, marker and glue. Older kids can write out the Hebrew themselves, while younger ones can work with an adult.
Simply layer a white piece of construction paper on top of a colored paper of your choice. Flip over and glue another white piece of paper on the other side. Write out the blessings in Hebrew on one side, English (or preferred language) on the other.
Even more Rosh Hashanah ideas and stories can be found at PJ Library. The renowned philanthropy that brings Jewish-themed books to families all over has lots of fun ways to prepare for the Jewish New Year.
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Disclaimer: As a PJ Library influencer, I am compensated for promoting this program. All opinions expressed are my own.