Noach

Supplies:

Large empty container or bottle

Shaving cream

Water (enough to fill 3/4 of your container plus ½ cup)

Food coloring; Red, Yellow and Blue

3 Cups

Specialty Item List

Instructions:

1. Fill the large container with water until 3/4 full.
2. Spray shaving cream on the entire opening, making sure it’s covered
3. In each of the 3 small cups, pour 2 tsp. of water and a different color of food coloring, and mix well.
4. Pour small amounts of your cups into the bottle and watch how they slowly travel through the water!
5. Pro Tip: leave some time in between pouring different colors to get the rainbow effect.
6. Enjoy watching your rainbow rain! And if you want, you can empty the container… and do it again!

Fun Fact:

Noach was given his name because it comes from the Hebrew word לנוח “to rest.” They said of him, “he will give us rest (ינח) from the work of our hands,” which came to fruition as Noach invented plowing tools, easing the amount of work people had to do in their fields.

The Nugget:

Noach was considered a Tzadik only in his generation, but he nonetheless mirrored the qualities of Tzadikim in generations to come, specifically Avraham, Moshe, and David. For example, just like Avraham stood up against the entire world in his belief in one G-d, so did Noach stand up against his whole generation, refusing to be dragged into their immoral ways.

Bringing It Down:

We can stay strong in our values, and not be swayed by people around us. For example, if your class decides it would be funny to draw pictures on the bathroom walls, you can tune in to your inner compass and recognize that ruining someone else’s property is not right. If you decide not to join them, it may make you feel unpopular, but you can know that you are like Noach and are doing what Hashem wants of you.

Question to Consider:

What is a motto to keep in mind that can help you stand up to negative peer pressure?