The students in Kitah Vav continue to explore the importance of making ethical decisions, and doing the right thing. In particular, we have been talking about Possessions, and the Jewish take on how much is enough, and how much is too much. We looked at the many things we take for granted, and civilizations where even clean water is looked upon as a luxury. We wrote some songs using the song "Dayenu" and had a great discussion about what we would be happy with, and what we could live without. This was a great lesson for many of our students, especially right before Hanukkah.
Our Kitah Hey students have been talking about the commandment to show respect for all living things, and especially the commandment of Tzaar Balaei Chayim, Kindness and Respect for animals. We have been talking about how we treat our pets, kashrut, and the ethical treatment of animals. Students made mini-posters using biblical text, and debated the pros and cons of zoos. The most important thing we want our students to understand it that as Conservative Jews, we are commanded to care for all living things, and our responsibility begins in the home first.
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