On Lag B’Omer, you can do like many Jewish families around the world and build a campfire. If for some reason you can’t build a real one, no worries -- make this pretend campfire instead. Why not think about character traits while you do it, just as many people do while they count the Omer?
This Activity Works With These Books
A Holiday for Ari Ant
Sadie's Lag Ba'Omer Mystery
Supplies
- Empty toilet paper rolls
- Orange, yellow, and red tissue paper
- Pencil or marker
- Tape
Directions
- Arrange the toilet papers like logs in a campfire and tape them in place.
- On each piece of tissue paper, write down one of the character traits that correspond to days of the Omer: loving-kindness, strength, compassion, endurance, humility, commitment, and sincerity.
- Fold the pieces of tissue paper to create “flames” and add them to your “campfire,” and let the light of your fire radiate!
More
A Lag B’Omer Book List
Lag B’Omer Activity Roundup
PJ Library’s Lag B’Omer Hub
May 1, 2024