Parshas Noach Comes to Life with Traveling Teivah

An interactive, full-size traveling teivah brought the story of Parshas Noach to life in Crown Heights this past week, drawing hundreds of children and their families for a hands-on experience centered around one of the most familiar stories in the Torah.

The traveling ark, a project of the MASK after-school program, came to Crown Heights and was set up on Montgomery Street, between Albany and Troy.

Children had the opportunity to step inside the giant teivah and explore it from within, experiencing the story of Noach in a way that went beyond reading about it in the parsha. For many of the young visitors, walking through a full-size teivah offered a chance to connect with the story in a memorable and tangible way.

Adding to the experience, real pet animals were on hand inside the teivah. Children were able to see the animals up close, and for some, it was their very first time having such an encounter.

Outside the teivah, Montgomery Street took on a lively carnival atmosphere, with activities and attractions keeping the children entertained throughout the event. Jumping castles provided plenty of excitement, while booths and other activities offered even more for the young visitors to enjoy.

Yossi the Balloon Man was also on hand, creating an assortment of balloon animals and other shapes for the children.

Families lined the street, and strollers filled the area as visitors waited their turn to board the teivah. The steady flow of families added to the lively scene, as children and parents gathered to take part in the different activities and experience the traveling ark firsthand.

One of the highlights of the event was a person dressed as Noach, who became a popular attraction for the children. Many lined up for the opportunity to pose for pictures with him, adding another memorable element to the day’s activities.

The event was held l’zeicher nishmas Ita bas Chanoch Aron.

The program was organized by MASK in collaboration with IDCC. Special thanks were extended to Rabbi Yossi Bryski, as well as the Oholei Torah eighth-grade bochurim who volunteered their time to help make the event possible.

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