Indeed, the Torah commands us to put away work, school, and obligation to celebrate the Sabbath. The Sabbath Kit presents four short videos that explore the literal meaning of Sabbath rest. Each story will captivate younger children and raise thought-provoking questions in the process. The animated Faces contrasts the busy work week with the human nature of the Sabbath. Through song and animation, Chaim's Hoedown shows how the farmer takes one day off a week.
Manna is a farcical look at how the children of Israel collected the coveted food.
Time Out is a fast-paced animated short about a man adjusting to the Sabbath after a hectic week. The Secret in Bubbie's Attic The Secret in Bubbie's Attic gives some all-American kids a taste of the Old Country. There they find old Hebrew books, a shofar, a tallis bag and a mysterious old trunk. Sesame Street's Bert and Ernie, Grover, Cookie Monster, and Elmo are your furry guides to a magical series of adventures in the Holy Land. Shalom Sesame's eleven episodes feature stars such as Itzhak Perlman, Bonnie Franklin, Jeremy Miller, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Alan King.