From Hieroglyphics to Emojis: Children's Activity

“Tell your child on that day, saying, ‘Because of this God acted for me when I came out of Egypt’” (Shemot 13:8).

So, that's the mitzvah, and across time, that story has been told in many ways. Through careful commentary and discussion. Through the symbols on the seder plate. Through re-enactment, costumes, and song. Each generation finds its own language for retelling what happened, and for helping children feel that they, too, were part of it.

For a bit of fun, here is the Pesach story told entirely in emojis.

From hieroglyphics to emojis

Print this for the kids by clicking here:

Emoji pesach story.pdf

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Hand it to them and see what they make of it. They may well read it more fluently than you do. It is a simple way to spark curiosity, invite questions, and give your children another way into the story.