My Jewish Ancestor

Come on the quest of a lifetime-the search for how your family came to be and why you are the way you are. Here are the super activities, games, and questions that will help you discover the exciting lives of your Jewish ancestors. You can:

· Learn about Jewish history, traditions and culture

· Make and braid Challah bread with your family

· Solve a Jewish calendar crossword puzzle

· Record your family's recipe for Charoset

· Find your family's place in the Diaspora

· Learn the Hebrew Alphabet

· Complete a genealogy word search

· Enjoy a Yiddish folktale and Mizrahi Nasrudin stories

· Color, cut out and tell stories with Jewish Ancestor paper dolls

and other activities. Simple projects, recipes, and worksheets make it easy for your busy family to celebrate their Jewish heritage. No matter what your age, you can help your family accomplish these activities together. As you learn, you can record your family history here to create a new family keepsake and pass your great Jewish heritage down to future generations.