Grades K - 2
The Torah tells us to love one another just like we love ourselves. With toothpaste, apples, and cotton balls, Morah Keili will teach us the importance of being kind to one another, thinking before we speak, and seeing how much we have in common. You will discover practical ways to do the Mitzvah of Ahavas Yisroel, like decorating a compliment card for a friend and baking friendship cookies with Chef Aviva.
Supplies:
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Heart Template (Print out)
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Recipe Card (Print out)
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Compliment card (Print out)
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10 cotton balls
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Sandpaper or empty paper towel toll
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A napkin or plate
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Toothpaste
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Plastic spoon
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Markers, crayons, and paper
Ahavat Yisrael Stained Glass Heart Cookies Baking Equipment:
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Baking sheet
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Parchment paper
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Spatula
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Mixing bowl
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Cookie cutter
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Rolling pin
Ingredients:
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 large eggs
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
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A few assorted brightly colored hard candies or lollipops
Grades 3-5
Lesson Summary:
In this week’s lesson, we will explore a mitzvah that practically encompasses the whole spirit of Judaism, “Love Your Fellow Like Yourself”.
To better appreciate one another, we must first understand who we are. What we see of each other typically is our differences - our unique personalities, looks and skills. However this week we will discover that beyond our external uniqueness, inside each of us is a beautiful neshama/soul, a piece of Hashem. When we focus on who we really are, valuing one another becomes intuitive.
The Torah also teaches us that our individual souls are really part of one greater whole, just like a body consisting of many body parts. Naturally we care for each part of our own bodies equally, a pain in my foot or an ache in my back equally affect me. Therefore we must care deeply for every person because we are all connected and part of one whole.
By the end of the lesson the students will realize why in fact this mitzvah of “Love Your Fellow Like Yourself” is one of the greatest ideas of the Torah. We are all children of Hashem and there is nothing that brings a parent more joy than seeing the love among their children.
The lesson will be brought to life through relatable scenarios displaying acts of love and empathy. Students will learn practical ways to be more in tune with the needs of those around us and react with love and caring.
Aviva Jablon, a vivacious Chabad Hebrew School student will join us from her kitchen in California to guide us in baking Stained Glass Heart Cookies. Through following step by step directions, and with a little oven assistance from an adult at home, your child will make these delicious and oh-so-beautiful on the inside, just like our neshama, cookies. Enjoy some at home and pass some along to another.
Supplies:
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Two cups
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Water please
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Recipe Card (Print out)
Ahavat Yisrael Stained Glass Heart Cookies Baking Equipment:
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Baking sheet
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Parchment paper
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Spatula
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Mixing bowl
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Cookie cutter
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Rolling pin
Ingredients:
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 large eggs
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting\
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A few assorted brightly colored hard candies or lollipops
Grades 6 - 8
Lesson Summary:
Rabbi Benny will explore the statement of Hillel. "אַל תָּדִין אֶת חֲבֵרָךְ עַד שֶׁתַּגִּֽיעַ לִמְקוֹמוֹ" . and uncover three main ideas that will help us become better friends and listeners: Be sensitive to others since while you might be going through the same thing, you are not having the same experience; agree to disagree; and find common ground and meet there. Rabbi Benny will once again use his trademark humor and wisdom to convey these concepts through games and stories.
Supplies:
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Pen & Paper