Tisha B'Av Crafts

Art Projects for the Nine Days 

Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi once told us: “My heart is in the East, and I am at the ends of the West.” 

Nestled into each summer are three weeks leading up to Tisha B’Av, a fast day commemorating the destruction of the Temple. Traditionally, during those three weeks people abstain from large celebrations – no weddings, parties or concerts. The final nine days before the fast, people are even more diligent thinking about the destruction of the Temple and limiting their celebrations. All of this culminates with Tisha B’Av – one of Judaism’s major fast days.

With Tisha B’Av happening this Monday night and Tuesday, we have chosen to follow Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi’s words and make variations on Mizrach signs, remembering that our hearts, too, may be in the East.

• Special TEN: Tisha B'Av

  

  With plenty of down time available on Tisha B’Av, we offer you our Ten questions.

  

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• Tisha B'av Printables

  

  Try these coloring pages to help teach about Tisha B'av

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• Mosaic-ed Mizrach

  

  Ages 6-10

  For older kids, roughly cut stones make an impressive Mizrach sign.

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• No Fail Mizrach Sign

  

  Ages 3-6

  Even preschoolers can make their own mizrach signs using our template and some crayons or stickers!

  

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• Recycled Mizrach

  

  Ages 4-8

  Recycled Mizrach sign! Using odds and ends from around the house, make a creative and unique mizrach sign (great grandparent present!).

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• Sponge-Painted Mizrach

  

  Ages 4-8

  Using square sponges and different shades of brown paint, create your own Kotel.

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