On Sunday, Rabbi Baum introduced us to tefillin - what it is, and how we wear it. We also watched several short videos which demonstrated how to put tefillin on.
In class, we each wrote a mitzvah we performed this week on a leaf, and taped it to our Mitzvah Tree. We discussed mitzvot and how and why we perform them. Then we learned about derech eretz, which can be defined as doing the right thing; following the right path. When a person performs mitzvot, and demonstrates derech eretz, we can call that person a mensch. We colored in a fancy label that said mensch, and taped it to our shirts to remind us that each one of us is a mensch! We reviewed the Hebrew letters (kaf, lamed, mem, nun) and constructed our third review booklet. We also took home our laminated Alef-Bef study cards. We then spent the rest of our time practicing prayers and songs for our Friday night Shabbat Under the Stars service this week. We look forward to seeing you. Please arrive by 6:00 PM.
Shalom, Ms. Jo
