Yaakov (Jacob) had a very eventful life which we explored through creative writing and art. The story came alive through our projects!
Yaakov was born as a twin, and while he was a good person with fine qualities, his brother Eisav was not. He preferred to hunt and kill and did not have a very refined personality. After selling the birthright, and Yaakov receiving the blessings from their father instead of Eisav, Eisav desired to kill Yaakov. Yaakov ran away to the land of Aram where his uncle Lavan lived. Once there he wished to marry Rachel, Lavan's younger daughter, and worked for years for Lavan to be granted that request. However, Lavan really proffered for his older daughter Leah to marry first, and so with his sly personality, he tricked Yaakov into marrying Leah. Eventually Yaakov also marries Rachel and then leaves Aram and travels back with his family. Although Yaakov spent many years in Lavan's house, Yaakov never picked up any of his negative traits or wrongdoings. He stayed faithful to G-d and remained the very same righteous person that he was when he arrived. We can learn from Yaakov to remain strong in whatever situation we find ourselves in, and do the right thing.
Nicki created identification cards for Yaakov and Eisav, portraying their difference in looks and personality.
Simone made a wedding invitation for Yaakov and Rachel's wedding.
Gaby wrote out a contract with Eisav selling the birthright to Yaakov.
Jessica drew a birth announcement card for the birth of Yitzchak (Issac) and Rivka's twin boys, Yaakov and Eisav.
Ashley wrote a letter from Eisav to Yaakov warning him that he was out to kill him.
Brianna made a model picture of the dream that Yaakov had as he traveled. She depicted a latter with angels climbing up and down, signifying Yaakov leaving and coming to the land of Israel.
It was a great learning experience, lots of fun, and now we have beautiful keepsakes to remind us of our Hero and Patriarch Yaakov.
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