At our morning meeting with the Frajda staff, we went over a few of the items that we had discussed this week. We agreed that the top thing to do going forward is to frame things that are done in the classroom through a lens of Jewish values. The staff is very enthusiastic about doing this and began by describing the recycling boxes the 
children made today as “tikun olam”, taking care of the world. The children made one box for the school and one for the JCC. The children will teach the adults about this important Jewish value! We look forward to getting photos from the Frajda staff showing the Jewish values that the children are practicing.
A special time of the day was when Rabbi Avi came to celebrate Shabbat with the children. To make this time a bit more special, the table was covered with a white tablecloth and a centerpiece of a few fresh flowers was used. Another new tradition was started as we dimmed the lights for the lighting of the candles.
After blessing the wine and enjoying the challah we made yesterday, Rabbi Avi helped the children hang mezuzot in the different rooms. They were placed at eye level for the children so that they can touch and admire the mezuzah when they pass through the doorway.
Soon it was time for us to say goodbye. We are so thankful to have had this wonderful experience of collaboration and learning. We hope to meet again in the near future.
