Mezuzah template

Twist glue stick until bottom of the inner tube is fully extended, then pull straight out. You should see the inner spindle, around which you will put the scroll later. Mark paper with crayons, markers, paints, rubber stamps or stickers, or just use pretty paper. Write the word Shema in block Hebrew shin, mem, ayin. Remember, Hebrew is written and read from right to left. Create the word Shema with aleph-bet rubber stamps.

You can buy them here. Spell Shema with aleph-bet stickers and photocopy it. Using another set of the same stickers, your child can match and cover the letters. Print and let child color inside the letters. Or, print the image to the right. Note: the traditional way to roll a mezuzah scroll is left to right, so when the scroll is opened, the first thing visible is the shin of Shema. Mount case on the right side of doorframe at the height your child can reach.

Let the top lean a bit toward the room it leads to. See here for traditional rules about positioning a mezuzah and to read the blessing in Hebrew and English.

And if you find your kids are hankering to learn more about a mezuzah, listen to the song Mezuzah by The Maccaroons , or read A Mezuzah on the Door. Skip to Content Skip to Footer. Close Menu Search. Brush thin layer of glue on matchbox—including over the tape. If you accidentally glue the matchbox shut, run a sharp knife through the seams when dry.

Have used this resource any times - there is a small powerpoint on Primary Resouces if you are working in KS1 which goes well as an introduction to this activity - thank you for posting this - it certainly saved me a lot of time!

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