November 5
We began our study of Jerusalem today with a video showcasing three families living in the Old City–1 Jewish, 1 Muslim, and 1 Christian. Ask your child about the one thing that brings all three of these groups together (One God–monotheistic–and all come from Abraham) and how each family feels about their religion and place in Jerusalem (all three religions had important events happen in the city). We introduced Jerusalem’s various names (City of David, Lion of God, Oasis of Justice, etc.). In class on November 19 we will work to create Midrash to help us understand why Jerusalem might be called by each of these names.
We also toook a trip to the Chanukah Boutique.
Reminder-our Family Education Program is next Sunday, November 12. We hope you will be able to join us as we further explore Jerusalem and other aspects of life in Israel.
