Where It All Began:
In Torah observant communities, I think it’s safe to say the majority of families homeschool. There are (of course) a few exceptions and growing up, I was one of them! During my early elementary years, holidays for me were an internal battle. Walking into a classroom draped in red and green garlands was an interesting contrast to the Hanukkah celebrations at home. My family’s anticipation for lighting each year’s first candle was a cherished tradition that was culturally light-years away from the festivities held at my school .
Growing up, balancing these two worlds wasn’t always easy, but it taught me the importance of creating a space that resonates with my personal beliefs, a lesson that would guide me in teaching my own child. When I became an adult and began to embrace the Biblical Feasts Days for myself, I would always try to make the week of our homeschooling classes leading up to the feast days as fun as possible. I wanted my daughter to feel the same excitement about the Biblical Feasts as other kids felt about their holidays. Homeschooling offered the perfect opportunity to do just that! I turned our homeschool room into a vibrant celebrations for each feast, filled with crafts and decorations we made together. This wasn’t just about learning the significance of the feasts—it was about making them come alive, turning each appointed time into memorable moments, and impressing upon her heart the the Biblical Feasts in a way that she would carry with her forever.
Crafting Meaningful Memories: Hands-On Feast Day Activities:
Decorating for the feasts became one of our favorite activities. We’d spend hours crafting for the Feast Days, from scrapbook paper menorahs for Hanukkah to colorful lulav and etrog garlands for Sukkot. Each craft was a learning moment, tying together the lessons of the Biblical feasts with hands-on activities. It wasn’t just about adorning the room; it was about embedding the meaning of the feasts into our daily lives in a fun and engaging way.
Incorporating the Biblical Feasts into our homeschooling wasn’t just educational—it was transformative. Why should I let it stop there? I realized the joy shouldn’t end when the lesson plans did. I wanted our home to reflect the same warmth and inspiration that we felt during our time creating a decorative space in our homeschool room. This led me to explore creative ways to keep the our faith alive in our everyday home decor. Our Shabbat and Passover celebrations which were already cherished family traditions, became another opportunity to shine Torah-based home decor during the feast days.
The Birth of a New Journey: Hand-Painted Signs
So one day, I picked up a paintbrush and started a new journey. I began crafting hand-painted wooden signs with messages of hope and faith—words that resonated with the themes of Shabbat, Passover, the Messiah and other Biblical Feasts. These signs weren’t just decorative; they were expressions of our faith, a testament to who we were becoming in our walk with our Creator.
Our first sign had “Shalom Bayit” elegantly painted in Hebrew script, it found its place as a centerpiece on my dresser. It wasn’t just about the aesthetics—it had a special meaning to me that’s been cultivated into my own personal life. The phrase “Shalom Bayit (שלום בית)” is a Jewish concept that means peace in the home. The phrase refers to harmony, respect, communication, and peace amongst family members–especially couples cultivating a loving family environment, which makes it one of my favorite gifts to newlyweds. From there, we expanded our collection, creating art with various messages for everday decor, feast days, and special occasions. We also love making a few other inspirational faith-based items like jewelry & stationery,
Our Mission: Sharing the Joy of Biblical Feasts
My goal has always been to inspire a love for the Biblical Feasts in my daughter. Creating these signs have been deeply fulfilling. It allowed me to connect my faith and my creativity to a new level, turning them into visual reminders of God’s promises. After I realized the impact these signs had on our family, I felt a calling to share them with our Torah observant community. What started as a personal project has become a way to help others bring the joy of the feasts into their homes. Each item we create is more than a product—it’s a piece of our journey, that we hope will make lasting impacts on future generations to come.
