Sewing for Purim

Sewing for Purim

Purim is a Jewish festival that is both historically significant and fun!  Each year the story of brave Queen Esther is retold.  Children dress in costumes, listen to a dramatic reading of the Book of Esther (the megillah) and eat delicious soft filled cookie pastries called Hamantashens.  

While trying to find a fun purim sewing craft for my students, I felt inspired.  So, I give you: 

The Happy Hamantashen!

Hamantashen’s are filled with prune, or jams or chocolate – this happy hamantashen is prune, hence the purple shnozz.  

I’ve photographed the steps for creating this haymishe cutie in my instagram post here.  And if you’d like a PDF of my pattern, you can find it here: HappyHamantashen.  All that I ask in return is that you please share pics of your work with me – tag me in your in pic on instagram (@mythreadheads) so I can admire your/your students’ handiwork!

If you’re looking for more information about Purim – check out Aish.com or Chabad.org for a solid overview with links to further reading.

For those who celebrate: Chag Purim Sameach!  For those who are finding ways to connect with their Jewish students:  thanks for stopping by, you fantastic educators you!  

 ~ Jessica


The Hamantashen Family