Growing Up Creative

Noach

I have to admit, I have been listening to this song for 2 days now, over and over again. It has been keeping my heart nice and warm, but i think i am ready to pass it on.

I am happy to present to you an Israeli classic of all times Matti Caspi and Shokolad Mentha Mastic (Chocolate, Mint, and Chewing gum): NOACH (Noah) (please notice the shoes)

If you ever wondered what kind of animal is a Shivuta mentioned in the chorus (4th line), I have the answer: it is a sea creature, a lizard fish, now why would Noach bring a sea creature to the ark instead of letting him be in the ocean? i don't know.
if you like to sing along please follow this link. You may also find a link for Matti Caspi's CD that features the song in the sidebar of matzo ball soup. Matti Caspi is an Israeli composer, musician, singer and lyricist. Born in 1949, he is regarded as one of Israel’s topmost musicians. he comes highly recommended...

Family favorite “Noah’s Ark” activities

1. Watch “Evan all mighty” (again)

2. Visit Noah’s Ark  at the Skirball cultural center, in Los Angeles (and never want to leave) 

3. Read “The Ark” by Arthur Geisert 

4. Draw rainbows (when feeling happy)

THE MOVIE
Modern day Noah is depicted in the entertaining comedy Evan Almighty with Steve Carell as junior congressman Evan Bexter, whose wish to “change the world” is heard by non other than God, played by Morgan Freeman. When god appears with the perplexing request to build an ark, Evan is sure he is loosing it. Evan will have to do the work that God has given him in what promises to be an unusual adventure for a man who just wanted to serve his country, might actually be serving humanity.
The movie will please the whole family, perfect for family movie night.

Cool facts
The making of the movie evolved to have a bigger calling than pure entertainment. A partnership between the production company and the Conservation Fund founded the “Almighty Forest” which concluded with the planting of 33,400 trees. In addition the film's production went Carbon Neutral, and 'zeroed out' the carbon emissions by planting 2050 trees in Virginia and California; they also recycled production materials and donated trees and building materials to Habitat for Humanity. All crew members were given bicycles by director Tom Shadyac to reduce car usage.

Learn more about the Almighty Forest

Plant a tree

THE ACTIVITY
Noah’s Ark  at the Skirball cultural center, Los Angeles
Imagine yourself immersed in a favorite childhood tale, inside a floor-to-ceiling wooden ark, filled to the rafters with whimsical animals. A variety of cuddly animals side by side with 350 creatures crafted from recycled materials and everyday objects, including bottle caps, bicycle parts, baseball mitts, croquet balls, mop heads, and rear-view mirrors.
You and your family will play, build, climb, explore, collaborate, and more. Conduct a storm, help construct the ark, and bask in the glow of a beautiful rainbow. This is  a one of a kind destination that invites visitors of all generations to have fun—and to connect with one another, learn the value of community, and help build a better world.

WARNING: Your kids may not want to leave the ark.

For more details

THE BOOK
The Ark, by Arthur Geisert
An introductory paragraph from Genesis sets the stage, but after that, words are minimal. Double-page spreads of beautiful cream and black etchings. You have to see it for yourself. Thanks Natasha for finding this book. Good for all ages

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