Fun Fact!
Findng all people and items IN EACH SCENE IN BOOK 4 adds up to 18, or Chai/חי which means “life” in Hebrew!”
Getting to know….
The Mitzvah Items
These special items are used for different Mitzvos in Jewish life. They’ve gotten misplaced on every page spread—can you help the family find their beloved Mitzvah items in each scene?
Tzedakah Box (Charity Box): The family’s cheerful coin collector! Always ready to hold spare change, this little box loves helping make the world a kinder, better place one coin at a time.
Washing Cup (Netilat Yadayim): The family’s shiny morning-and-meal helper! With its two sturdy handles, it’s always ready to pour water for morning washings and before eating delicious bread.
Challah: The golden, braided centerpiece of the Shabbat table! Warm, fragrant, and baked with love, it’s always waiting under its cozy cloth cover for Friday night dinner.
Kiddush Cup: The gleaming goblet of blessings! It steps up to the Shabbat and holiday table every week, filled to the brim with sweet grape juice or wine.
Candelabra (Leichter): The radiant light bringer of the home! Holding warm candles high, it glows brightly to welcome the peace and joy of Shabbat and Yom Tov.
Siddur (Prayer Book): The family’s quiet book of heart-to-heart talks! Filled with ancient prayers and blessings, it holds all the words the family uses to thank and connect with Hashem every day.
Kippah: The cozy crown of respect! Sitting proudly atop the head, this small cap is a daily reminder that Hashem is always above us and looking out for us.
Tallis: The soft, fringed blanket of mitzvos! Wrapped around shoulders during morning prayers, its special corner strings (tzitzit) remind everyone of all the holy commandments.
Mezuzah: The faithful doorway guardian! Mounted on the doorposts of the home, this little scroll rolled inside a case carries special verses to protect and bless every room.