Author name: Menucha

I'm Menucha, the lone force behind Moms and Crafters. I live in New York although I'm definitely still a Jersey girl at heart. I'm a craft-addict and thought I'd share my ideas with the world. I make jewelry in my spare time. Okay, who am I kidding? I don't have any spare time...

Gift Giving on Hanukkah

1 Comment / Global Gifts, Hanukkah, Judaism / By Menucha

Winter is the season of gift-giving, but Hanukkah has its own reasons and history. Read on for some of the background of gift giving on Hanukkah, plus some great gift ideas! Back when the Hanukkah story happened, the Jewish nation was forbidden from studying their holy Torah. This was a rule that cut at …

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Celebrating the Jewish High Holidays with children + 8 easy apple crafts for kids

Apples and the Jewish High Holidays

Israel, Judaism, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Yom Kippur / By Menucha

The Jewish High Holidays (or High Holy Days) are just around the corner! I thought I’d discuss a few traditions, and the perfect way to celebrate with children. What are the Jewish High Holidays? The Jewish High Holidays are a grouping of holidays, close together on the calendar, that are considered to …

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