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HAVE A WONDERFUL KWANZAA !
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS HOLIDAY AND ITS WONDERFUL MEANINGS AND TRADITIONS !
HERE IS THE THEME FOR KWANZAA IN 2006
NGUZO SABA:
The Principles and Practice of
Bringing Good Into the World
SCROLL PAST THE HANUKKAH STUFF FOR KWANZAA
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IF YOU NEED HELP THIS HANUKKAH , OR ANY OTHER TIME , AND YOU LIVE IN NEW YORK,TRY
YAD ELIEZER,
IN NEW YORK
YAD ELIEZER , WHAT WE DO
THEY SEEM TO HELP INTERNATIONALLY , BUT I BET THEY WOULD HELP LOCALLY TOO. I CAN ALMOST SAY THEY WOULD WITHOUT QUESTION.
General information
Email: info@yadeliezer.org
Sori Tropper, CEO American Friends of Yad Eliezer
Email: sori@yadeliezer.org
Dov Vizel, Director, Yad Eliezer Israel
Email: dov@yadeliezer.org
Yossi Kaufman, Director of Public Relations
Israel: 050-889-9497
USA: 718-974-8414
Email: yossi@yadeliezer.org
Rafi Kugler, Big Brothers Program
Email: rafi@yadeliezer.org
Milcah Benziman, Social Services Director
Email: milcah@yadeliezer.org
Contact the Yad Eliezer office nearest you:
United States
American Friend of Yad Eliezer
1102 East 26th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Toll Free: 1-888-354-3737
Phone: (718) 258-1580
Fax: (718) 252-0091
Email: sori@yadeliezer.org
Canada
Toronto
c/o Salamon Family
1 Forestwood
Toronto, Ontario M5N 2V5
Phone: (416) 782-2197
Montreal
c/o Gestetner Family
1943 Clinton
Montreal, Quebec H3S 1L2
Phone: (514) 735-2833
TRY IT , IT COULDN'T HURT !
SOME MORE INFORMATION FOR AID ,NOT JUST HANUKKAH , BUT FOR ALL TIMES :
American Jewish Committee/Israel Emergency Assistance Fund 212-751-4000
American Jewish World Service 800-889-7146
Jewish National Fund 800-542-8733
Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger 310-442-0020
New Israel Fund & Signing Anew 888-988-3863
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FOR PEOPLE ON A BUDGET(OR NO BUDGET, LIKE ME----------
( HOW DO YOU HAVE A BUDGET WITH NO MONEY ) : )
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THE CHRISTMAS STUFF IS NOW ON THIS PAGE :
CHRISTMAS
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Even though Hanukkah is not a major holiday , some people celebrate it around the holidays. Sometimes it coincides with the Christmas holidays , sometimes not.
Hanukkah is a minor Jewish holiday , but
just because Hanukkah is not a High Holy Day , that doesn't mean you can't have fun !
I would like to make this clear : This is just my opinion , but please know that Hanukkah is not a "replacement" for your kids not celebrating Christmas. The Jewish holidays and High Holy Days are beautiful and stand on their own. You do not have to have any replacements. Being Jewish is an honor. Jews are Gods own people. Don't downgrade this by thinking that you need to have any replacement for Christmas.soulight
Here are some links for low cost and free fun :
FUN FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN
HANUKKAH FROM THE FAMILYFUN SITE
***More Hanukkah Ideas***
DOUGH RECIPE
ALL PURPOSE PLAY DOUGH CLAY
This play dough clay is scented and colored.
1 cup flour
½ cup salt
1 pack unsweetened drink mix
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup boiling water
Mix dry ingredients in a large saucepan . Stir is oil and water . Stir over medium heat until it forms a ball , Dump on wax paper or tabletop allow to cool a little, then knead until smooth.If you have glitter , add it for a special look ! Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container (old cool whip-type container.)
Use the dough recipe printed above to make a dreidel or menorah. You could use the blue drink mix. The candles in the “Jewish” section at the grocery store are really cheap. You can get them in white, or sometimes in different colors.
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Latkes are cheap to make and good. So are doughnuts and applesauce. Or hot apple juice with spices.
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Do a play about Hanukkah.-Here is a really good story to use. It is really well written for all ages:
A GOOD HANUKKAH STORY FOR ALL AGES
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Use pennies for gelt. 30 pennies are a lot!
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Get together with other families or go to the synogogue. Some have fun Hanukkah parties. They are free too !
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Make outdoor ice lights. Color the water with blue food coloring.-
ICE LIGHTS
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Make snowflakes. Paint the windows with blue paint , or cover with blue paper. Put white snowflakes up.
SNOWFLAKES AND LINKS TO SNOWFLAKES
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Make a homemade Star of David decorations :
Star of David home decorations:
Form a triangle with 3 sticks (or popscicle sticks) and glue them together. Form another triangle the same way. Glue the two triangles together in the form of a Star of David. Draw squiggly lines on the star with glue, and sprinkle with blue glitter if you wish. Or paint them blue.
Hang the stars around your home, with ribbon or string.You can also cover the stars with aluminum foil before gluing them together.
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HERE IS A PAGE WITH SPECIAL THINGS TO PRINT OUT FOR HANUKKAH :
HANNUKAH/CHANUKAH PAGE
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HERE IS A FREE FUN GUIDE TO SEND FOR
TOTALLY CHANUKAH
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THIS PAGE HAS A WHOLE BUNCH OF LOW COST AND FUN HANNUKAH ACTIVITIES
HANUKKAH FUN AND CRAFTS
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MORE CHANUKAH FUN ITEMS TO MAKE FROM THE TOYMAKER INCLUDING 2 DREIDELS.
CHANUKAH FUN
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THE TOYMAKER ALSO HAS SOME THINGS FOR THE HIGH HOLY DAYS ON THIS PAGE :
TOYMAKER HOLIDAY PAGE
HERE IS A PAGE FOR THE TOP TEN HANUKKAH COLORING PAGES AND WORKSHEETS FOR CHILDREN.
CHANUKAH PAGES FOR KIDS
JUST A LITTLE MORE . . .
TORAH BYTES
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*** KWANZAA ***
HERE IS THE THEME FOR KWANZAA IN 2006
NGUZO SABA:
The Principles and Practice of
Bringing Good Into the World
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HERE IS THE OFFICIAL KWANZAA WEB SITE :
OFFICIAL KWANZAA WEBSITE
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I don't know much about Kwanzaa , but I will learn more this year by looking at the site above.
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This is an explanation of what Kwanzaa is about :
Kwanzaa is a holiday that celebrates African-American culture. Kwanzaa lasts for seven days; it starts on December 26th, and ends on New Year's Day. The word "Kwanzaa" means "first fruits" in Swahili. Maulena Karenga, an African-American scholar and activist, founded Kwanzaa in 1966.
Kwanzaa celebrates seven principles ("Nguzo Saba" in Swahili), including:
Unity (umoja), signified by the gathering of family, friends, and community
Faith (imani)
Purpose (nia)
Collective work and responsibility (ujima) - the commitment to the high ideals of the African community
Cooperative economics (ujamaa)
Self-determination (kujichagulia)
Creativity (kuumba)
Honoring the past (especially the history of Africa) and one's ancestors is central to Kwanzaa.
On December 31, a Kwanzaa feast is enjoyed by family and friends. Maulana Karenga designed the feast to include the following:
a straw place mat (mkeka),
a holder for seven candles (kinara),
candles (mishumaa),
a variety of fruit (mazao),
an ear of corn for each child in the home (vibunzi),
a unity cup (kikombe cha umoja),
modest gifts, especially for children (zawadi)
HERE IS A MENU FOR A KWANZAA FEAST :
Kwanzaa Karamu (Kwanzaa Feast) Menu
Hot Spiced Cider
Spicy Corn Fritters
Squash and Bean Soup
Moroccan Chicken with Olives
Slow Cooker Jambalaya
Hot and Spicy Greens
African Squash and Yams
Colorful Black Bean Salad
Coriander Bread
Cheese-Garlic Biscuits
Banana-Coconut Bake
Butter-Rum Pound Cake
AND HERE IS THE BETTY CROCKER SITE , WHICH HAS ALL THE RECIPES AND PREPARATIONS :
KWANZAA/KARAMU FEAST FROM BETTY CROCKER
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The theme of 2006 sure seems like a good one to me.
I found a link to making a Kwanzaa workbook with your children that is low cost and meaningful.
MAKE A KWANZAA WORKBOOK
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Here is a very simple craft to make an oware (mancala) board game.
OWARE GAME TO MAKE
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Another KWANZAA site for family activities. Really nice ideas.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES FOR KWANZAA
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Also, you can....
BUILD ACTIVITIES AROUND THESE IDEAS :
Seven Principles of Kwanzaa
Day 1
UMOJA (oo-MOH-ja) Unity Togetherness, we help each other
Help each other make tidy up the house so you can have fun together doing some of the activities above.
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Day 2
KUJICHAGULIA (coo-gee-cha-goo-lee-ahh) Self-Determination Thinking or deciding for oneself.
Everyone gets to take turns deciding what the next Kwanzaa activity will be.
Here is a great link to use to pick some activity ideas :
GREAT IDEAS AND LINKS FOR KWANZA ACTIVITIES
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Day 3
UJIMA (oo-Jee-mah) Collective work and reponsibility Work together to help others, make life better.
Make these meat pies together. They are not expensive to make.And you can share them with neighbors and friends,
JAMACIAN MEAT PIES
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Day 4
UJAMMA (oo-jah-MAH) Cooperative
Economics Build own businesses, create own jobs
Create you own jobs for the day by making gifts for each other. Talk about cottage businesses.
Hunt for Natural Treasures
rocks
sticks
sand
feathers
shells
leaves
dried flowers
pinecones
A Special part of Kwanzaa is giving handmade gifts! Make gifts from natural items found in your area. Make a collage, decorate a frame, or box.
A link to a cottage industry in Swaziland.
NGWENYAGLASS COMPANY
Also with your natural treasures, you can make a beautiful African wrap doll :
AFRICAN WRAP DOLL INSTRUCTION
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Day 5
NIA(NEE-ah) Purpose Reason for living, be the great people that we are.
Check out this great site about great African Inventors ,Kings and Queens
GREAT AFRICANS :INVENTORS ,KINGS AND QUEENS
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Day 6
KUUMBA (koo-OOM-bah) Creativity Make our communities beautiful, use hands and minds to create new things.
Here is how some people made their neighborhood beautiful by building a Kwanzaa playground.Cool !
THE KWANZAA PLAYGROUND
Think of ways to make your own "THRONES TO THE EARTH AND SKY"Make a space to be peaceful and quiet .
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Day 7
IMANI (ee-MAH-nee) Faith Believe in ourselves, our families, and the future.
Spend time talking about family and look at pictures of family. Talk about the possibilities for the future (there is always something positive. Make it your job to find the positive for your kids.)
Talk about your personal and family heritage of faith , if you know it , or start one !Look up your local place of faith and go there to pick up pamphlets/brochures with what they have to offer.
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HERE IS A SMALL BUT VERY NICE PAGE ON THINGS TO MAKE FOR KWANZAA :
KWANZAA THINGS TO PRINT OUT
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HERE IS A PAGE WITH MORE KWANZAA FUN AND CRAFTS
KWANZAA HOLIDAY CRAFTS AND FUN
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HERE IS THE TOYMAKERS KWANZAA PAGE
KWANZAA FUN
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HERE'S ANOTHER PAGE WITH TONS OF KWANZAA CRAFTS.
ENCHANTED LEARNING KWANZAA
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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
YOU ARE THE ONE WHO SETS THE TONE FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND THE HOLIDAY CHEER IN YOUR HOUSE. IF YOU ACT LIKE IT IS A HORRIBLE HOLIDAY, YOUR KIDS WILL TOO.
SO , TRY TO FIND THE THINGS YOU CAN BE JOYFUL ABOUT THIS TIME OF YEAR. START WITH SMALL STUFF THEN BUILD UP TO BIGGER THINGS TO BE JOYFUL ABOUT.
YOUR KIDS WILL LEARN THE DEEPER THINGS THIS WAY. BEFORE YOU KNOW IT , YOU WILL HAVE A DIFFERENT TRADITION STARTED. ONE ABOUT BEING HAPPY WITH WHAT YOU DO HAVE.
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Please add you own ideas about the holidays.
If I have the wrong information about a holiday that you are familiar with , please feel free to set me straight (nicely of course :))
