Dear Parents,
As the students
entered our classroom, they were greeted by our Patriarch Abraham.
He brought them into a very nice large comfortable tent
that he shares with his wife Sarah. He asked Sarah with the help of Yishmael (his
son with Hagar) to please hurry and bake
fresh bread and bring fresh cheese while he washes the guests feet. Abraham
offered the students food, drink and a nice comfortable place to sit in the
tent. He then proceeded in telling the
Story about the three Angels, disguised as men, that had visited him recently.
Each Angel had a specific mission; one to visit Abraham for he was recovering
from Surgery( teaching the Mitzvah of Bikkur Cholim - visiting the sick). 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 students 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 happy and appreciative
with what we have.
We will continue our Torah studies this week and start
preparing for the Mitzvot of Chanukah.
Thank you for partnering with me in your child's Jewish
education. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Cillia Kleiman
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