Hi boys and girls! In Parshas Emor we learn all about the Yomim Tovim. How do we usher in every Yom Tov? We light Yom Tov candles.
Did you know?
When the Shabbos and Yom Tov Candles are lit they usher a special light into the world.
Supplies
Paint (Black, Gold & 4 Additional Colors)
Small & Large Paintbrush
Template Printout
4 Small Sponges
Scissors
Canvas
Tape
Instructions
Story
There was once a girl, who lived with her mother on the faraway Aleutian Islands. This little girl knew she was Jewish, but since she didn’t know of any other Jewish people, she thought she was the only Jew in the world, besides her mother. One day at school, as her mother was teaching the class, two young Rabbis, unexpectedly came in and asked if anyone in their class was Jewish. The little girl jumped up excitedly and exclaimed, “You mean we aren’t the only Jews in the world?!” After class, the Rabbis spoke with the little girl and her mother, about what it means to be a Jew. When they were asked to give one last message to the girl, they told her about the Mitzvah of lighting Shabbos candles and explained its importance.
Delving Deeper
As women and girls in every country light candles, they usher the light of Shabbos or Yomtov into their corner of the world. Australia is one of the first countries to bring in this light, followed by other places, such as Israel, New York, and California. As each location lights its candles, the light of Shabbos or Yomtov grows stronger and brighter. Finally, candles are lit in the last, farthest places in the world, including the Aleutian Islands, when this special circle of light is completed. Every Friday and every Erev Yomtov, as each girl lights her own candle, or watches her mother light candles, she is connected with many others and spreads the light around the entire world.
Point to Ponder
How can you help prepare for Shabbos and Yom Tov in your house? Which Yom Tov is your favorite?