Adults must remember that younger children view such violence as unfair, and since children want to view the world as fair, this may be the first challenge of their world view. Educators must recognize that the question is an indication of the children s fears. They need to be reassured not just of their safety, but of their worth. Children often feel that if they are bad they will get hurt as well. A way to bring God into the picture is to remind the children that God gave us the gift of being able to make choices.
Some people make choices that hurt or sadden others.
The consequences of free will granted by God may seem unfair to children and adults. Wishing you a year of Shalom, Itzik Eshel, Ph.D. Temple Educator First Day of Our Journey Our journey year is off to a good beginning, with students learning their way around the interim facility. While we are renting the space at Col. E. Brook Lee Middle School, we need to remember that we are visiting the school and the neighborhood and we need to be considerate. Please encourage your children to discuss what they are learning in Religious School and see how you can incorporate the lessons into your daily life. I look forward to a smooth year as our Temple building is renovated.