At Gan Camarillo, we’re intentional about laying the groundwork before teaching any Jewish holiday. Before introducing the Chanukah story, we explore something children already know deeply—home. By noticing what makes their homes warm and precious, they can better understand how treasured Hashem’s home, the Beis Hamikdash, was to the Jewish people. When the foundation feels familiar, the deeper meaning comes alive.
Our friends were invited to paint their own homes while looking at actual pictures of their home.
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Using our imagination and creating cozy spaces representing our homes.
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We than introduced Hashem's home.
A place where the Jewish people felt Hashem's presence.
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One of our favorite times a year that we get a taste of what the real Beis hamikdash was like.
Zak, learning about the Kiyor where the holy Kohanim would wash their hands and feet before their important work.
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Noticing friends helping each other wash our hands.
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The Aron Hakodesh held the tablets. We practiced holding the poles.
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The Lechem hapinim was the miraculous show bread . Counting out 12 loaves.
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The Beautiful Menorah! The Kohen would light every day! Our friends turned into the Kohan Gadol and pretended to pour olive oil in the golden Menorah. Zalman, comes from the actual Kohanim family! He took his job quite seriously this week.
Some friends decided it needed some work done.
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Watching their faces light up as they lit the Menorah was truly precious and a hands on way to experience what the Jewish poeple felt before the story of Chanuka took place.
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We have been busy preparing our special Menorahs that we will be taking home!
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Enjoying the sun and sand together!
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Happy 4th Birthday to Ariella!
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