Rebbetzin Heller presents a sweeping view of where the education of our daughters is headed. She defines chinuch, what it means for them to become an 'Ezer Kenegdo,' and where secular influence has seeped into them. She brilliantly balances the seeming dichotomy of helping our daughters become true Bnos Yisrael, while fully developing their talents and strengths in all areas. The concluding question and answer period brings up pressing and relevant issues that are answered with precision and clarity.
A basic principle in chinuch is appreciating the impact parents have as the architects of their children's lives - by how kids imitate what they see ten fold. With this in mind, Rabbi Krohn points out the many influential impressions a parent can model for them to maintain a healthy connection to Yiddishkeit.
An important job of parents is to guard their children from influences beyond their control. Another is to create a safe and warm atmosphere - with enthusiasm. Another is don’t be shy in telling them the chesed you do - for their benefit. And last but not least to hear the rest of this inspiring talk.
The main tool of the maggid's trade are his larger-than-life stories designed to entertain, inspire, and teach. In this talk, Rabbi Paysach Krohn masterfully aims his craft at parents and Hashem's partners in raising precious neshamos. Hear his novel twist on 'discipline with love' to inspire fathers and mothers for developing warmer, loving relationships with each child - and each other.
Is there a single basic relationship concept in Judaism that can work wonders for our home and our kids? Rabbi Kelemen gives an inspiring talk on how holiness has a strong bonding power with God, and that disconnection brings the opposite. Understanding this idea may help you create lifelong connections with the ones you love.
A primary value we are to instill in our children is, paradoxically enough, teaching them to honor their parents. Some aspects in this mitzvah may be 2nd nature to us, but others, like not permitting them to call adults by their first name may seem excessive in today's society. Lori Palatnik is clear as a bell on what each child stands to gain by respecting authority.
God needs nothing, and has everything. Why then, when He is distributing the money, does He seem so imbalanced? Lori Palatnik explains that God's desire is that we learn the art of giving in order to help us overwrite our inborn selfishness. Hear the simple guidelines of giving tzedakah for teaching our children and ourselves to let go of a portion of what we've earned for the sake of others.
The beach. A good book. A cold drink. Put them together and you've got yourself a day of relaxation. Why don't we think the same way about Shabbos? So what is it about the seventh day of the week that is truly restful and meaningful? Lori details the beauty of Shabbos so clearly that you and your family will ache to experience it.
Why is it that many Jews are so uncomfortable talking about God? To raise children properly, satisfying answers on this topic can eliminate much doubt. Lori's fast paced class gives great tips for making God real to yourself and to your children, and to open the door for feeling His loving hand within our lives.
Arrogance is one big turnoff. It needs to be avoided not only for ourselves, but to also prevent our children from following in our footsteps. Lori's mantra - 'Don't Take Pride, Take Pleasure' directs us to say that each accomplishment is a gift from God - thereby refocusing and redirecting the pride and spotlight off ourselves and to aim them heavenwards.