Seven Steps to Mentschhood
קדושים תהיו כי קדוש אני ה’ אלקיכם. Speak to all of Israel and say to them: You shall be holy—for holy am I, Hashem, your God. (Vayikra 19:2) Question to a fourth grade student: What do you think Step # 7 is about? Answer: (Hashem says:) “I’m your role model. Be as close to Me as you can, and even though it’s impossible—still try.” Understanding Holiness While our rabbis have helped us understand the idea of being holy, it may still be difficult for some people—and certainly for children—to understand this concept. One way of explaining the notion of...
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