If nostalgia is "sentimental thoughts of the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations," then M.D.'s latest post filled me with a steaming mug full...
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Today’s Topic: What Can Chabad Hebrew School Do For You?
Today I ran across a Challah cover that my son made in Hebrew School 5 years ago. It’s not the prettiest thing you have ever seen since “artsy or artistic” is definitely not my son’s strong point and time has added a lovely, we’ll just call it “vintage” look to it. However, when I looked at it I was a little overcome with emotion because it brought back memories of our life before Chabad Hebrew School. Before Chabad Hebrew School, I contemplated if it was really a good option for our family. My thoughts were exceedingly focused on our level of observance. I wondered if everyone that sent their children there was super observant and I wondered if I or my son would even fit in. After much persuasion by my mother, I relented and called. I spoke with the Rebbetzin and while she made me feel so welcome I was still “on the fence” so to speak.
Fast forward the years and now I wonder what our life would have been, had it not been for Chabad Hebrew School. The “vintage” Challah cover was the very first Challah cover we ever had, as were the shabbily painted Shabbos Candles my son made, the Chanukah menorah and all the artistically challenged treasures made by our son that followed.
When I thought Chabad Hebrew School would leave my son reluctantly studying about Judaism; I found that he joyfully and genuinely loved Judaism more than I ever could have imagined. His joy and love for Judaism sparked something more inside our entire household and as we continue to grow in our understanding, knowledge and appreciation for Judaism all we can attribute this to is what Chabad Hebrew School did for us!
What we think, or what we know, or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence. The only consequence is what we do.
Have a wonderful summer!
~ M.D.