Teach Jewish History K–5 Lesson
Handout

Set the Shabbat Table

A Shabbat Table · Grades K–2
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What to do

  1. Cut out the five pieces at the bottom.
  2. Glue the candles, the cup, and the challah on the table.
  3. Decorate the challah cover. Glue only its top edge over the challah, so it lifts like a door.
  4. Draw a plate for each person. Then color the picture.
Fridayevening
What is Shabbat? Shabbat is the Jewish day of rest, and it comes every week. It starts on Friday evening when the sun goes down and ends Saturday night. It is a time to stop, rest, and be together with the people you love.
✂ Cut on the dashed lines, then glue the pieces onto the table
Candle
Candle
Cup
Challah (HAH-lah)
Challah cover
Draw your own pattern here