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Enables young readers to add personal creative touches to Jewish holiday celebrations with a variety of craft projects that provide for any Jewish special occasion or observance, including Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukot, Purim, and others. Original.Amazon.com Review
It would be a pity if the title of this well-designed, usefulbook restricted its sale to Jewish families. Aside from the value ofusing fun activities to impart to non-Jewish kids a little knowledgeabout Jewish culture, these fun, easy-to-assemble crafts would beengaging for any child in the 3-to-12 range. The text, thoughaddressed to children, has the supervising hand of an adult inmind. Over 50 projects are grouped under the different Jewishholidays, and they range in difficulty from a Challah cover(basically, two pieces of colored paper with some slits cut in them)to a Moses and the Ten Commandments figurine for Shavuot (Feastof the Weeks, celebrating the harvest season in Israel) that requiresover a dozen items for assembly. Other possibilities include afearsome paper-bag Haman Shaker ("Give Haman a good shaking thisPurim--he deserves it!") and an amusing Jonah and the Whale bath toymade from nothing but a plastic soda bottle and a piece of plasticgrocery bag. Artful, colorful illustrations by Melinda Levine enliventhis creative, accessible guide to Jewish holiday crafts. (Ages 3 andolder) --Richard Farr ... Read more

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The Jewish Holiday Craft Book
this is a very easy book to use.the directions are straight forward and the ilustrations are easy to follow.i like how they give explanations for all of the crafts as to how they are supposed to be used in their particular holiday.

Crafts for all Occasions
The Jewish Holiday Craft book is a great tool for both parents and teachers. Filled with lots of craft ideas for all major Jewish holidays,this book is also nicely illustrated with step by step instructions and adetailed list of what you will need for each project. Each holiday sectionbegins with a brief description of the holiday and relatedtraditions.

Although the book is geared towards younger children, avariety of crafts are presented - some for pre-schoolers, but somedefinately for older elementary school-age students. Additionally, some ofthe crafts may give you your own ideas to make them more age appropriate.The napkin covered vase project for Shabbat is appropriate for youngergrades. It inspired me to create a decoupage vase craft for olderchildren.

I would recommend this book for Jewish religious schoolteachers for elementary grades and families with young (up to middleschool) children. A nice addition to your personal or school library! ... Read more

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More than 150 easy-to-make projects for Shabbat and 11 Jewish holidays. A Tu B'Shevat Recycler, Kibbutz Tractor, simple Purim costumes, crowns, and jewelry. With things to grow, snacks, and games. A mini-dictionary and explanation introduces each holiday. ... Read more

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It's OK
It was alright, however most of the crafts in this book I could think of on my own.It really isn't worth the money.Go to the library!

fun and easy to do crafts
This is a great books for crafts to do with little and big kids. Some of the crafts take a few minutes to make, and some are more involved, so all ages can get involved. They are easy, but fun crafts and really appropriate for each holiday.That is the kids will learn something.

We currently are making hanging bees from toilet paper rolls and spiders from yarn for our sukkah from this book.There are interesting shabbat candlesticks from thread spools.These arejust some examples of crafts in the book.

We first took this book out of the library, but I realized that we definately needed a copy for ourselves. ... Read more

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Good for introduction to CNY crafts
If you are new to celebrating CNY or want to introduce the holiday to children who've never celebrated, then this book may point you in the right direction. If you are familiar with CNY, then these crafts aren't anything you wouldn't have thought of on your own.

Includes very basic instructions for banners, paper fire crackers for holding candy, puppets, lanterns, noisemakers etc. The illustrations are good, and the materials are things that you would probably have around the house already.

I'm always looking for good crafts to do with our cross-cultural family, but this book was just too basic. ... Read more

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"Spiral-bound: 176 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.44 x 10.42 x 8.95 Publisher: Millbrook Press; Spiral edition (October 1, 1996) ISBN: 0761300716 Ages 4-8 Provides instructions for more than seventy-five craft projects for Valentine's Day, Easter, Earth Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa." ... Read more

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Easy to make crafts with cheap items found around the house
Need to decorate your home or classroom or library as holidays roll around? This book is really a find for the parent or grandparent, teacher or librarianlooking for ideas for cheap and easy to make, clever craftsfor the holidays.The directions are clear and sequential, easy even forchildren to follow; most items used are either commonly found or veryinexpensive to buy. The binder-like binding allows the book to stay open tothe pages required. The steps in each process are colorfully illustrated,and the results are sure to bring comments from all who see your efforts.You'll wonder why you never thought of that! ... Read more

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Contains crafts for every major Jewish Holiday as well as holidays associated with Holocaust Remembrance Day and Israel Independence Day. Includes full color pictures of each craft and step-by-step photographs showing how to make each craft. Pages of Jewish Symbol Patterns are included in the back of the book ... Read more

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Best Childrens Jewish Crafts Book Out There!
Tracey Agranoff has written a wonderful, creative Jewish crafts book for children of all ages. Her imaginative craft ideas really bring the Holidays to life. The easy to follow Step by Step instruction guarentee success every time. The book has a great lay flat binding that makes it the easiest book to use I've ever seen. The book is fun,with bright color pictures and so easy to use I have reccomended it to all my friends for their classroom use or at home with their own families. ... Read more

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The winter holidays are a wonderful time of the year, especially for families. Everything’s magical, and kids can really get involved in the festivities with these fabulous games, activities, decorations, treats, and complete party plans. There’s something special for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, along with time-saving tips and plenty of photographs to guide children and parents. The clever projects range from simple pipe cleaner and bead ornaments to a Family Tree Skirt that’s sure to become a keepsake and part of the celebration for years to come. And because the holidays are always busy, the crafts require minimal prep time and are guaranteed to get your family in the holiday spirit.

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Presents twenty simple craft projects including a shamrock bird, a leprechaun face mask, a shillelagh, and other items featuring various symbols of the popular Irish holiday. ... Read more

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Art for St. Pat's
How can anyone not like St. Patty's Day. This has a variety of fairly easy and cute crafts, you're sure to find something to keep kids interested for a few minutes and end up with some festive holiday decorations! ... Read more

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Craft activities to do with your grandchild
This craft book helps me plan activities with my grandchildren that are interesting for them and for me. It helps pass time when we do not have other activities scheduled. I like the picture of each project along with the list of items needed. Regularly purchase and save common items needed for projects and keep them in a central place. Having supplies available for a number of possible projects is indeed helpful as I never know which project will hold the most interest for my grandchild.

Nice collection of craft ideas
I bought this book to use with my grandchildren, aged 4 and 8.I like the spiral binding, and most of the ideas are good for children this age, as advertised--give or take a year or so either way, depending on the child.The best part is the recyle/reuse aspect of this collection.The materials are readily available and the concept sparks related ideas for creative "green" children's projects.

Great Crafts for Every Holiday!
This is a fantastic book for parents,teachers, or anyone who likes to make crafts.Moms and teachers especially are always looking for ways to make crafts that don't cost much.This book shows you how to make really cute and original projects out of things we would recycle (or throw away!).I recommend it highly!

Great craft book for kids
I got this book for my 5 year old daughter and 5 year old niece. They both love to make things and loved the items in this book. My daughter wanted to make so many things for each holiday, we didn't come close to making all of them. There are some items that are a bit lame, but the others make the book worth it. I only had to buy a few low cost craft items like felt squares, pipe cleaners, ribbon, and the like to make the items in the book. Everything else we had in the house (egg cartons, construction paper, material scraps, ...).
If you have "crafty kids" this is a good idea book for them. It would also be good for preschools, elementary schools, and churches. ... Read more

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Includes lists of things needed and specific directions for making a variety of crafts related to Thanksgiving. ... Read more

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This wonderful book includes 50 fun and easy holiday projects for kids ages three and up. How-to photos give complete instructions, and the book includes a materials list. ... Read more

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Better homes and garden holiday crafts kids can make
This is an excellent book!I own it, but my copy was ruined in a flood.I enjoy using this book so much, I want to replace it.The crafts are easy and fun to do.I have used several of them with a group of children and they are able to understand what to do without multiple instruction repeats. ... Read more

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Not what I expected
There wasn't much in this book. Only a few pages and not what I expected. I gave it to my sister who is a teacher. ... Read more

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This outstanding reference for crafters has been branded with Crafts Magazine. It includes 75 popular holiday crafts projects that can be used to help celebrate holidays all year long. From Painted Resolution Tiles for New Years Eve, to a Turkey Day Apron for Thanksgiving, to a Santa Quilt. Appeals to beginning as well as experienced crafters. ... Read more

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Clear concise directions/ good projects for all holidays
I saw this book just today at work. A friend had it thus I am ordering it tonight. It is quite clear.Theinstructions are good.The projects are all types and interesting.All holidays.I think it is a good book.I amnot aprofessional crafter and need all the ideas I can get. ... Read more