Zehut at Nesiyah

At Nesiyah at Shaare Torah, our students will actively engage with every traditional Jewish ritual tool and object contained within their “knapsack” (tik gav) to carry through their life as Jewish adults. Each grade milestone is connected to the ritual items and tools that our students will engage with. This immersive approach aims to foster a deeper understanding of Jewish traditions, empowering children to create and cherish these sacred objects with profound meaning and pride. Come make memories with us at Nesiyah at Shaare Torah!

Grade	Milestones	Jewish Knapsack Contents (Ritual Tools & Objects)
K	Lead Shema on Friday night	Tzedekah Box, Kippah, Mezuzah, Bedtime Shema
1	Friday Night Shabbat Dinner, where they lead rituals, present Shabbat kit	Shabbat candlesticks, Challah Cover, Hanukkiyah, Brachot Card
2	Havdalah Event, where they lead rituals	Havdalah candle, Besamim, Kos Havdalah (cup), custom ST Havdalah card
3	Chagigat HaSiddur, Siddur Ceremony, Cover Design	Siddur, Grogger, Shofar, Etrog Box, Lulav
4	Receive B’nai Mitzvah Date, Complete Counting the Omer	Seder Plate, Haggadah, Omer Counter
5	Family Retreat, Lead Ashrei on Shabbat Morning	Chumash, Israeli flag, Bentcsher
6	Torah Trope/ Reading a verse of Torah on Shabbat Morning	Yad, Pirkei Avot
7	Mitzvah Magic (Trying out lots of Mitzvot/ Service Learning)	Tallit, Tefillin, Yellow Yahrtzeit Candle, B’nai Mitzvah Kiddush Cup

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