6 Word Story T'fillah

Using the Shema as a basis, create 6 word stories either about the summers or about the Jewish people

Educational Goal/Jewish Value

Help chanichim express their t'fillah experience

Recommended Location

Indoor

Directions

Say the Shema.

Unpack how the Shema is the 6 word story of the Jewish people (it is also a haiku - 5, 7, 5 syllable pattern.)

Give the kids time to create their own 6 word stories about T'fillah or Judaism. This can also be extended into stories about camp, connection to camp, shabbat, shabbat at camp, etc..

Have kids share their 6 word stories.

Helpful Tips

Great activity for the last t'fillah of a session to summarize the fun and love of Judaism at camp!

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