A few weeks ago, in honor of MLK Day, I taught a lesson about what it means to be a tzadik. We spoke about Martin Luthur King Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel being tzadikim, righteous people. In addition we spoke about the ways that they can be a tzadik everyday, despite the fact that they are little.
Kippah
Contrary to popular belief, it is not a mitzvah to wear a kippah. It is however a special act that allow many Jews to connect to G-d and mitzvot. In class, we discussed that some girls don't wear one and some do. Also, that some Jews wear them all day, everyday. While other Jews may wear one only to study or pray.
Mezuzah
Last week, we learned all about the mezuzah. From what it is to what the scroll inside says. Here are some important things to know about the mezuzah.
- It is a sign that a house is being dedicated as a Jewish Home.
- The ש shin on the mezuzah case stands for שדי Shadai (Another name of G-d) and not for Shema as many people believe.
- The parchment inside contains the Shema: including the V'ahavta. It is called a klaf.
The mezuzot your children created were so beautiful. Due to excitement from parents and students to put them up, I will be sending home a photocopy of the klaf to place into the mezuzah cover your child brought home. That way it can be put up and you can take your time getting a Kosher scroll, if you wish.
I have placed the copy of the Klaf along with pictures of our other treasures into your child's HW folder. Please be on the look out today or tomorrow, as they can be added to your child's treasure box.
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