Uploaded September 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
10 Jewish parents and children videos: bimbam.com/judaism-101/jewish-birth
It's a sweet and special custom in Jewish communities to bless your children on Friday nights before Shabbat dinner. Here's how.
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A blessing is a short moment out of time to express your appreciation for something or someone. Judaism encourages blessings for food, drink, study, washing your hands, using the bathroom - it goes on and on. But so many parents connect very deeply with the custom of blessing their children on Friday nights. It's ancient and beautiful and easy to learn how to do.
Whether you bless your child the traditional way, or add your own twist, it will be a highlight of the week for both of you.
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Written by Sarah Lefton, Matthue Roth and Jeremy Shuback
Storyboards and Character Illustrations by Jeanne Stern
Script advisers: Rabbi Roni Handler, Rabbi Aaron Alexander, Rabbi Rebecca Joseph, Rabbi Sari R. Laufer, Rabbi Kerry Olitzky, Judith Rosenbaum
Animation by Nick Crimmen
Background Illustrations by Tammy Chang
Music by Ben Bromfield
Narrated by Mary Jane Wells
Produced, Directed, and Sound Edited by Jeremy Shuback
Audience Development and Partnership Coordination by Lisa Finkelstein
Executive Producer was Sarah Lefton
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The videos in the Lifecycles Series were made possible with generous support from The Koret Foundation, as part of their Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood.
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10 Jewish parents and children videos: bimbam.com/judaism-101/jewish-birth
It's a sweet and special custom in Jewish communities to bless your children on Friday nights before Shabbat dinner. Here's how.
--
A blessing is a short moment out of time to express your appreciation for something or someone. Judaism encourages blessings for food, drink, study, washing your hands, using the bathroom - it goes on and on. But so many parents connect very deeply with the custom of blessing their children on Friday nights. It's ancient and beautiful and easy to learn how to do.
Whether you bless your child the traditional way, or add your own twist, it will be a highlight of the week for both of you.
--
Written by Sarah Lefton, Matthue Roth and Jeremy Shuback
Storyboards and Character Illustrations by Jeanne Stern
Script advisers: Rabbi Roni Handler, Rabbi Aaron Alexander, Rabbi Rebecca Joseph, Rabbi Sari R. Laufer, Rabbi Kerry Olitzky, Judith Rosenbaum
Animation by Nick Crimmen
Background Illustrations by Tammy Chang
Music by Ben Bromfield
Narrated by Mary Jane Wells
Produced, Directed, and Sound Edited by Jeremy Shuback
Audience Development and Partnership Coordination by Lisa Finkelstein
Executive Producer was Sarah Lefton
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The videos in the Lifecycles Series were made possible with generous support from The Koret Foundation, as part of their Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood.
--
SUBSCRIBE to RJ on the GO: reformjudaism.org/rjonthego to attend live, interactive, virtual experiences for children and families.
FOLLOW
Facebook: facebook.com/reformjudaism
Twitter: twitter.com/reformjudaism
Instagram: instagram.com/reformjudaism
ABOUT US
BimBam sparks connections to Judaism through digital storytelling for learners of all ages. Founded in 2008, BimBam’s catalog of hundreds of animated videos and other digital content are now under the auspices of the Union for Reform Judaism, and many can be found on its flagship educational website, ReformJudaism.org. Watch something Jewish at https://reformjudaism.org.
