Elizabeth A. Leib

by Elizabeth A. Leib (logo with permission, Tampa JCC) All families across Tampa Bay with children ages 2-10 are invited to visit the Jewish Discovery Center opening Sunday, August 3 and continuing through August 15 offered by the Tampa Jewish Community Center and Federation. If you are interested in a better understanding of Jewish customs and traditions and respect for diversity, these hands-on exhibits and programs will provide your family with lots of fun learning experiences. Visit the Discovery Center anytime during the hour of operation, or plan your visit around one of the many scheduled programs.

In Mr. Abraham’s Neighborhood children will role-play in Jewish homes, set a Seder table for their friends and families, practice hiddur mitzvah (the beautification of tradition) as they decorate their own spice boxes, and sort holidays into related seasons.

Noah’s Ark Theater will allow children to perform as they dress up as Noah’s animals and re-enact the loading of the ark while learning about the role of water in Israel.

In the Garden of Eden kids will learn about agriculture and the land around them as they make snakes, plant flowers in our garden, and plant their own seeds to take home.

Families will explore the art of Israel in Joseph’s Diverse Dreamcoat Activities creating pieces to add to the huge art wall, mixing colors, and learning about all the people that call Israel home.

The Discover Center is open Sunday 10-6, Tuesday through Friday 10-2, Plus Wednesday evening 5-8. Visit the jewishtampa.com website for a daily program schedule, information on admission tickets or to purchase two week passes.