Peulat Erev
Leil Dancing with the Cochavim
Chanichim make up dances in groups to songs with the words "stars" in them. Plus, edah-wide stargazing hashkavah!
Educational Goal/Jewish Value
team work, creativity, Hebrew
Recommended Location
Outdoor
Directions
Introduction skit with impromptu tzevet dance
Invite kzutzot (groups) to make up dances to 'star' themed songs and then bring them back to perform for the group.
Have kids bring towels for edah wide stargazing hashkava after peulat erev. After the peulah is over, have kids get ready for bed and put on warm pajamas. Wait until it is dark enough to stargaze, and then meet on migrash harim to stargaze, playing a playing list of star-themed songs.
Song include:
- Mitachat Lashamayim - David Broza
- Counting stars - One Republic
- Starships (clean) - Nikki Minaj
- Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
- Rewrite the Stars - The Greatest Showman
- Dream a Little Dream - The Mama's and the Papa's
Materials
Music devices and speakers, costumes
Helpful Tips
Make groups in advance and have them dress up in themes to create pre-peulah buy in.
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