Looking for something to do with the kids? At To Life, there will be plenty of options — from onstage entertainment by kids for kids, to supervised games and crafts activities sponsored by Jewish day schools and communal organizations.
Among activities in the children’s area:
Construct a suncatcher (South Peninsula Hebrew Day School and Etz Chayim Congregation);
Craft a pop-up museum complete with a self-portrait (Contemporary Jewish Museum);
Build a tzedakah box (Almaden Valley Torah Center);
Create a stained-glass-lookalike hamsa (Palo Alto School for Jewish Education);
K’vod Ha-teva — honor nature and recycle (Albert L. Schultz Jewish Community Center);
Make a welcome sign (Yavneh Day School).
In addition, BBYO has organized an art contest with the theme “Tree of Life.” There will be two age groups, 5 to 7 and 8 to 10. Supplies will be provided.
Youngsters with energy to burn can do some jumping in the “Bounce House” and on the inflatable slide, while those seeking a more sedentary pursuit can sit for a decorative face-painting.
Meanwhile, starting at noon, the Ira A. Roschelle M.D. Family Foundation Children’s Stage will present:
Inbal Drukker and Heather Klein singing songs in Hebrew and English;
Palo Alto JCC summer campers’ performance;
New head of Yavneh Day School and “Mitzvah Bee” student competition;
Interactive games, activities and contests;
Kehillah Jewish High School band concert;
Congregation Beth David religious school choir;
And ShiriYa, featuring traditional Jewish and Israeli songs.