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In her own words, the inspiration and vision behind The Creative Judaica Kit Company.

by Michele Lifshen Reing

As I watched my kids twirl around in the freshly fallen snow last week, making snow angels and catching snowflakes on their tongues, I felt the sudden urge to bottle their perfect wonder and inhale their pure delight. The innocence of childhood gives birth to hope, and I imagined that the world must appear wide open and fresh with possibilities to children. What better opportunity could there be to nurture our children and teach them to care for others, to be respectful and generous and empathetic?

"Think back to your childhood - How did you learn about tzedaka?...

"...In recent years, educators and parents have sought to bring meaning to bar/bat mitzva, to promote the real meaning of [the] simcha..."

The Creative Judaica Kit Company will be introduced for the first time at the New York International Gift Fair, the largest trade show of the gift industry. Beginning Sunday, January 28 through Thursday, Feb 1, gift shop buyers and other retailers attending the Jacob Javits Convention Center show can visit Judea Gift - Booth #1010 for an up-close view of innovative products such as Tzedaka Village and the Queen Esther’s Cookie Kit...

Tzedaka Village, a “make-your-own” charity box craft and activity kit, is a tool for rabbis, Jewish leaders and educators to teach children about becoming responsible world citizens and the mitzvah of tzedaka and tikkun olam in a fun, hands-on way. It’s creative, affordable and educational – the perfect item for the classroom as well as for informal educational programs throughout the year. The benefits of Tzedaka Village include revitalizing Pesach with a new way to engage children and families in social action for Passover. Tzedaka Village is being used for maot chittim campaigns, intergenerational or community seder activities and even for seder table centerpieces...

Tzedaka Village is making national news! Denver Jews pick the best products for their children for Hanukkah.

Make Hanukkah meaningful for your family...read more...

(Morristown, NJ) November 1, 2006.
The Creative Judaica Kit Company™ brings innovation to learning for Jewish children with Tzedaka Village, a new make-your-own tzedaka box. Tzedaka Village helps teach children about becoming responsible world citizens and giving charity in a fun, hands-on way. It’s creative, fun and educational – ideal to add meaning to the holiday season as well as for year round use in the home, classroom and for community events and projects ...more...

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Morristown entrepreneur crafts a company based on 'whimsy'.