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EVERY SINGLE contribution puts you in the running to win a 6-box Get Festive! subscription, delivered straight to your door! Raffle drawn 15 September 2016.
Help us bring hours of fun (while making lasting connections to Jewish culture, tradition, heritage, and Israel) to kids around the world!
Kids today are preoccupied with screens and video games. As parents in this digital age, one of our challenges is to expand our children’s creative experiences and help them to become excited about their Jewish culture and heritage. So we came up with a solution that does all of that, and supports Israeli businesses at the same time!
Why are we doing this?
We want to bring craft projects to kids that are so engaging, that they have bucket-loads of fun as they learn to appreciate the richness of their Jewish heritage. (We neither encourage nor discourage any particular stream of Judaism. Everyone is welcome!)
We have three main goals at StringBridge Kids:
- Help kids develop their Jewish identities by forming strong connections between Jewish traditions and the modern world.
- Help parents and grandparents strengthen their bonds with their children by providing engaging activities that they can do together. Or, when parents need a break, give the kids something safe and creative to do on their own!
- Give back to Israeli schools, organizations, and businesses by partnering with charities and schools in Israel, by donating our boxes to their fund-raising efforts, and by proudly sourcing as much of our raw materials as possible from Israeli suppliers.
What are StringBridge Kids craft boxes?
StringBridge Kids craft boxes are complete, guided, and FUN craft activity sets for kids.
Our current offerings include:
- “Hello, Jerusalem!” on the theme of Jerusalem
- “Totally Teva!” on the theme of nature in Israel
- “Get Festive!” 6-box subscription on the theme of Jewish Holidays
Each box contains:
- Three complete, fun crafts for kids aged 6-12 (Shhh! Don’t tell them they’re learning!)
- An instruction booklet and educational resources about the crafts and their meaning to the Jewish people
- ALL of the supplies kids need to complete three great projects!
1: Hello, Jerusalem!
In the Hello, Jerusalem! craft box, kids get to stamp their own craft bag with images of the Old City of Jerusalem, they decorate a mezuzah case, and they build a scene of Jerusalem.
2: Totally Teva!
In the Totally Teva! craft box, kids explore the archeology and geology of Israel, as they decoupage two vases, create a glowing model of the Sorek Stalactite Cave, and build a cool scene of kayaking on the Dan River.
3: NEW: “Get Festive!” Six-Box Subscription
We have developed an awesome 6-box subscription service called “Get Festive!” based on the Jewish Holidays throughout the year. The first box in the series is for Rosh Hashanah, and it is all ready to go. Your support will help us to bring the remaining 5 boxes in this series to life! Each box will be carefully researched, tested (by kids and parents alike), parts bought in bulk, assembled and shipped to your door in time for the occasion! And, of course, each will include everything you need to give kids hours of fun on their own or with a parent or grandparent! Get it here!
Who are we?
We’re Yossi and Leah Karp. Leah, a Jewish educator with over 20 years experience, and Yossi with a background in high-tech, are parents to six incredible kids. Like yours, our kids have diverse interests, so finding something wholesome, fun, and meaningfully Jewish that they all like to do is a real challenge. (And if it’s this hard for a Jewish educator in Israel, we can only imagine what it’s like for hard-working parents in America, Europe and Australia!)
We knew we had to do something, so we started creating craft projects to do with our kids. And they loved it! Soon, we were sharing our projects with friends and family, who wanted to bond with their kids over Jewish traditions, but didn’t have the time and resources to think up these projects themselves, go out to the stores to get all of the supplies and then figure out how to make it all fun. That’s when StringBridge Kids was born!
Recommended by parents, loved by kids!
All boxes are sourced and assembled with pride in Israel!
More Questions and Answers:
- How much of your supplies really come from Israel?
It is a point of pride for us that we make every effort to source materials and services from Israeli suppliers:- Our logo and box were designed by Chaya Murik Design in Jerusalem.
- Our website was built by Highlight Creative in Jerusalem.
- Our characters were designed and illustrated by Chani Judowitz in Jerusalem.
- Our online secure payment system is Ishurit Zahav by Cardcom in Holon.
- Our boxes are printed by Graphica Bezalel in Yavne.
- Our instruction booklets are translated to Hebrew by Penina Reichenberg in Beit Shemesh.
- Our printing is done by Dfus Keshet in Beit Shemesh.
- We source our components from craft suppliers in Beit Shemesh, Ramle, Petach Tikva, Tel Aviv, and from cities all over Israel.
- Why are you doing a crowdfunding campaign instead of just selling on your website?
Our mission is to impact as many young kids as possible, which means we have to keep our quality high, our costs low and spread the word! A campaign like this one helps us reach more people and offer special discounts at the same time without lowering our quality. - What will you do with the money?
Funds raised will give us the ability to buy craft supplies in bulk from Israeli suppliers. Your help will also enable us to continue to research and develop the next series of boxes and expand the number of communities we can reach worldwide. - How long does it take to receive my box?
For boxes in stock, shipping times vary between one and three weeks, depending on where you are. All holiday-themed boxes will arrive in time to add some fun and learning to the occasion! - Can I order more than one box?
Of course! We have packages of two boxes and more in our Rewards list. Just choose the box or package level you want, or order through our website. - Can I order for a friend or relative?
Definitely! StringBridge Kids boxes make excellent gifts! You can let us know what address you want your box shipped to once you have completed your checkout process. - Can I order these for a school?
YES! As an educator, Leah loves supporting schools and Jewish education. We’re excited to offer any of our boxes for an entire school class. Just pick the box that you want to sponsor, send us an email, and we’ll make it happen! - Do I have to do these crafts with my kids, or can they do them on their own?
Our crafts are designed for kids ages 6 to 12. The younger ones may need a guiding hand, while older children can do them entirely on their own, if you prefer. To make it easier for you, in the instruction booklet, each craft is rated for difficulty and messiness. - When does my annual subscription begin? How often will I get a box?
SOON! Order through our website by 8 September to make sure your first box arrives in good time before Rosh Hashanah. The other boxes in the “Get Festive!” series will arrive approximately every 2 months to coincide with the Jewish Holidays. The next ones are Sukkot, Channukah, Purim, Pesach, and Shavuot. (Then we have other themes planned – but that’s for later!)
Have more questions? Send us a message or learn more about us on our website and social media!
Otherwise, we hope you’ll: Choose a reward level, show your support, and help more kids have more fun while learning more about being Jewish!
EVERY SINGLE contribution puts you in the running to win a 6-box Get Festive! subscription, delivered straight to your door! Raffle drawn 15 September 2016. Good luck!
Thanks so much to all of our supporters – we really appreciate your contributions! As a result, we will be donating StringBridge Kids boxes and subscriptions to schools and hospitals in Israel.
Your contribution helps us to reach Jewish children across the globe – thank you for being part of it!