A PROMISE IS A PROMISE

Our Kitah Dalet students continue to study the text of Noah, and we were quite surprised to find so many basic mitzvot hidden in the Torah. We talked about the commandment to care for all of GOD's creations, and we see first hand Noah caring for all of the animals, seeds, and plants, as well as for his family. We also learn GOD holds us accountable for all that happens to his creations, and even today we are responsible for the natural resources GOD created that cannot be replaced. As we read through the text, we found the promise GOD made with man, and we talked about the importance of keeping our word. We talked about GOD being remorseful when destroying the world, and questioning his decision to destroy all of his creations. Finally, we talked about GOD'S promise to never destroy the world again through a flood. We talked about the Hebrew word for promise, Brit, and how we will see this word again when we talk about the first Jewish men, Abraham and Isaac. 

When talking about GOD's promise, students were asked to think about agreeing to do something, and then changing their minds. We also talked about trust, and honoring their commitments. We had a very interesting discussion about promises they had made and failed to follow through with, and more importantly, how disappointed they were when people promised to do something for them, and failed to hold up their own end of the bargain. Students shared their ideas about building trust through honoring commitments, and the importance of keeping their word. We shared our own personal stories about building relationships and earning trust, and how hard it is to maintain these commitments and do the right thing even when everyone is doing the wrong thing.   Students then created their own personal rainbow promises, and many of our students really thought about the work they needed to do to honor their commitments. Stop in and read their Brit, and remind them of their commitments. 

NO SCHOOL 
Sunday, February 19, 2017 and Tuesday, February 21, 2017.  Enjoy the winter break.