Dear Parents,
As the students entered our classroom they were greeted
again by our Matriarch Sarah. She brought along Abraham and Hagar. They
offered the children food, drink, and a nice comfortable place to sit after Abraham washed
their feet. They then proceeded in telling the kids a Story about 3 angels that
visited them the week before. Each Angel had a specific missio: one to visit
Abraham for he was recovering from Surgery (Teaching the Mitzvah of Bikkur
Cholim), the Second to reveal to Sarah that she will have a Son, and the Third
to warn Abraham about Gods plan to destroy the cities of Sodom and Gemorrah.
Abraham showed the kids how the Mitzvah of Hachnasat
Orchim ( hospitality) is a very important Jewish Value. Welcoming Guests is not
just greeting someone who comes to your home, but also includes being inclusive
with friends not tolerating bullying, being friendly and being happy and
appreciative with what we have.
This week we began our Shabbat Unit focusing on Candle
lighting. When then Shabbat candles are lit at home your kids shared their
feeling of being Relaxed, Cozy, Peaceful, Happy, Calm, and Good. They learned
that we light two candles because keeping Shabbat is mentioned twice in the
Torah.
Wishing you and your families a Peaceful Shabbat and hope
you can join us Friday night at TGIS!
Cillia Kleiman
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