JCC Association's Early Childhood Curriculum Project 'This New Month'

Introduction:

The object of the game is to pretend to be Hebrew slaves and build the tallest "pyramid" of brick blocks possible. (It does not have to be a real pyramid.)

Directions:

This game is meant to be played while singing Avadim Hayinu. Building may occur only when singing the lines that include the words "avadim hayinu" (we were slaves).
When singing "ata b’nei chorin" (now we are free), everyone must freeze, or put their hands behind their head in a relaxed position.

If the pyramid is well built, promise the builders extra onions for dinner! (It is said that the Jewish people were fed mostly onions and garlic as slaves. When they wandered in the desert, they often complained of missing these savory foods. Maybe that’s why there is so much onions and garlic in our traditional dishes today!)