I had hoped to continue our discussion about Cain and Abel, but as we began the discussion, someone asked a question, our talk took a quick detour and we traveled back into time and talked about Hanukkah, the Temple, and Ancient Greek history. Of course the conversation was most worthwhile, and I always believe it is better to pursue an avenue our students are interested in, rather than one to my liking.
To put everything into perspective, we had a mini lesson on biblical time and the calendar, and used the ancient Olympic games as our point of reference. We looked at the building of the Temple and its subsequent destruction, and landed in a very interesting conversation about courage and standing up for what is right. We talked about religious freedom in particular, and the importance of educating our non-Jewish friends about the true meaning of Hanukkah. We talked about standing up for what we believe in, making sure we respect the beliefs of others, and insist they respect our beliefs.
We look forward to learning together with you on Sunday, December 13, 2015. Until then, please ask you children to share some of their thoughts and ideas about Hanukkah, miracles, and the mitzvot.
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