Parshas Shemini

Supplies

Air Dry Clay

Multi-Colored Sequins

Tacky Glue

Paintbrush

Strip of Magnet Stickers

Scissors

Popsicle Stick

Specialty Item Shopping List

Instructions

1. Using your air-dry clay, shape an oval, for the body. A small circle, for the eye. A little leaf shape, which will be used as a fin.
2. Shape the tail of the fish by making a rope with the clay and bending it into the shape of a heart, help it form together using your popsicle stick until it looks like a good tail.
3. Apply a thin layer of tacky glue on the oval covering ¾ of the clay, leaving a ¼ for the face of the fish.
4. Place sequins in horizontal lines, overlapping each other to create fish scales.
5. Attach the small ball for the eye with tacky glue and put a sequin on top for color. For the mouth, insert 2 red sequins into the clay.
6. Cover the tail and fin with glue and sequins. Then attach the fin on the back of the fish.
7. Cut a strip of magnet to fit the fish and use tacky glue to attach it to the bottom of the fish. Let it dry for 24 hours.

Imagine…

One morning, instead of your usual breakfast, your mother surprises you with a giant plate of candies and ice cream! While the initial excitement of such a sweet indulgence brings joy, you soon notice a discomforting realization creeping in. You’d soon realize that your stomach would start to ache, and you might not have enough energy to play.

In contrast, the nutritious breakfast options you typically enjoy provide sustenance and vitality. Rich in essential nutrients, these wholesome foods fuel your body, invigorating you for the day ahead. Moreover, they contribute to the maintenance of your overall well-being, ensuring strength and resilience. So, while the allure of sweets may be tempting, it’s the nutritious choices that truly bolster your energy and vitality, empowering you for the adventures that await each day.

Delving Deeper

Within us lies a special spark, a Neshama, urging us to do good and kind deeds. Just like our bodies, this essence requires nourishment to stay healthy and strong. What kind of foods fuel this special spark? Kosher foods! By consuming kosher foods, we provide our Neshama with ample energy to help us do the right things!

Do you know where we learn about Kosher in the Torah? It’s in this week’s Parsha, Parshas Shemini! Within this Parsha, we delve into the specifics of kosher animals and fish, including the distinguishing signs that enable us to identify them.

Point to Ponder:

What Kosher animals & fish can we eat to help our Neshama grow strong?