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Remembering Jerusalem: Family Crafts For The Three Weeks
The 17th of Tammuz, the minor fast day which marks the beginning of the period of mourning for Jerusalem that is referred to as “The Three Weeks” is on Thursday, so lets add some meaning to this important time with some creative crafts! For those of us who live in Israel, and for whom the idea of the destruction of our Holy Temple in Jerusalem is easier to grasp, the crafts can be a great way to delve deeper into all the issues that surround this mourning period. This year with all the craziness in the world working through emotions with art and craft is a valuable exercise for everyone!…
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Remembering Jerusalem Crafts For The Nine Days
The period of mourning for Jerusalem that is referred to as “The Nine Days” on the Jewish calendar is here, so lets add some meaning to this important time with some creative crafts! For those of us who live in Israel, and for whom the idea of Jerusalem is real, the crafts are a great reminder that while it is summer vacation (my boys are actually still in school until the end of this week ) and a time to unwind from the pressures of the school year, we mustn’t forget that it still a time for reflection. For those living outside of Israel, I’d say filling the house with…
