Discover the Jewish holidays and new ways to celebrate them with fun, beautiful, and easy-to-complete crafts for family, friends, and community to enjoy. This vibrant how-to guide walks you through the Jewish year from Rosh Hashanah to Passover, offering imaginative activities and thoughtful reflections on each holiday’s meaning.

JEWISH JOY ON TOUR

August 30, 2026:  Virtual Rosh Hashanah workshop with Hey Alma + Kveller (Amanda + Suzy)

September 12, 2026:  Rosh Hashanah with The Neighborhood (Amanda)

September 13, 2026:  Main Line Reform Temple in Wynnewood, PA (Amanda)

September 28, 2026:  Congregation B'nai Zion in El Paso, TX (Amanda + Suzy)

October 1, 2026:  Congregation Beth Elohim in Brooklyn (Amanda)

October 10, 2026:  Annie's Blue Ribbon x Suzy for I Heart Pickles & AOJJ (Suzy)

October 13, 2026:  Event at Manhattan JCC (Amanda + Suzy)

November 1, 2026:  Tampa JCCs and Federation in Tampa, FL (Amanda)

November 6, 2026:  Atlanta JCC in Dunwoody, GA (Amanda)

November 13, 2026:  Women of Reform Judaism at Westchester Reform Temple in Scarsdale, NY (Amanda)

November 18, 2026:  Panel discussion with Golda at the Harmonie Club (Amanda)

November 22, 2026:  Mandel JCC Cleveland (Suzy) 

November 22, 2026:  Temple Isaiah in Fulton, MD (Amanda)

December 2, 2026:  Aaron Family JCC in Dallas, TX (Amanda)

December 5, 2026:  Kol Dorot: A Reform Jewish Community in Oradell, NJ (Amanda)

December 6, 2026:  Hanukkah Event with Lilith (Amanda)

December 6, 2026:  JCC Hanukkah Boutique in Columbus, OH (Suzy) 

December 13, 2026:  The Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County in Newburgh, NY (Amanda)

January 3, 2027:  Temple Israel Center in White Plains, NY (Amanda)

January 22, 2027:  The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City in Overland Park, KS (Amanda)

January 24, 2027:  JCC Mid-Westchester in Scarsdale, NY (Amanda)

March 10, 2027:  The Jewish Federation of Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie, NY (Amanda)

March 19, 2027:  Bender JCC in Rockville, MD (Amanda)

April 11, 2027:  Temple Beth Sholom in Roslyn Heights, NY (Amanda)

May 7, 2027:  The Community Synagogue in Port Washington, NY (Amanda + Suzy)

SUZY ULTMAN is an author, illustrator, product designer, toy creator, and maker of sophisticated and simple objects that inspire young and old alike. “Make time for play” is the main philosophy behind everything that Suzy does as an artist. Suzy's Jewish lifestyle brand, SUZALEH™, reflects her passion for creating contemporary Jewish lifestyle products with whimsical, modern flair. She’s also the author-illustrator of a collection of four Jewish-themed board books with Penguin-Random House’s RISE imprint. Suzy's always working on new projects for kids, families, and kids-at-heart. Discover her books and more on Instagram at @suzyultman.

AMANDA KINGLOFF is the creative mind behind ProjectKid, a brand devoted to helping families build imaginative, beautiful lives through hands-on creativity. Formerly the lifestyle director at Parents magazine, Amanda is the author of several craft books, including Project Kid and Project Kid: Crafts That Go!, filled with inventive DIY projects that combine materials in unusual ways. Her mission is to empower kids to create the world they want to live in. Her personal exploration of the Jewish holidays with her children sparked a deeper desire to reveal how creativity can be a powerful tool for exploring identity, building meaning, and shaping tradition. She lives in Brooklyn, NY, with her family and shares real-time creative inspiration on Instagram at @amandakingloff.

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