Volunteer Myrna Diven reads to children about the mezuzah, which contains the prayer called Shema. Ben Freda | For Abington Journal

Volunteer Myrna Diven reads to children about the mezuzah, which contains the prayer called Shema.

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<p>Volunteer Briar Woodley watches kids spin dreidels.</p> <p>Ben Freda | For Abington Journal</p>

Volunteer Briar Woodley watches kids spin dreidels.

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<p>Volunteers Tina Wydeen (far left) and Linda Woodley show kids how to make Jewish arts and crafts.</p> <p>Ben Freda | For Abington Journal</p>

Volunteers Tina Wydeen (far left) and Linda Woodley show kids how to make Jewish arts and crafts.

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<p>Pastor Bill Carter reads to the children from a scroll.</p> <p>Ben Freda | For Abington Journal</p>

Pastor Bill Carter reads to the children from a scroll.

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<p>Children dance in the sanctuary decorated as a market.</p> <p>Ben Freda | For Abington Journal</p>

Children dance in the sanctuary decorated as a market.

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First Presbyterian Church held their annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) from Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22. The theme was Jewish Marketplace. Kids learned about crafts made back during biblical times in Jerusalem. They learn about the events of Holy Week (Palm Sunday through Easter). The VBS raised funds for World Vision International to give school supplies to Native American reservations.

— Ben Freda

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