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Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 25 Sep 2012 / 0 Comment



Hi –

I hope you’re having a great day.

… Here’s something I had to share with you!

I saw a beautiful article about a seven year old Jewish Day School student.

He was taught at a young age to make a bracha, a blessing, before eating or drinking.

And when done properly?

These blessings are powerful tools.

They remind us to not take things for granted.

And they teach us to count our blessings.

… It seems that this boy’s teacher gave the class an assignment.

“Make a list of 100 things that you are thankful for.”

His list is powerful.  And it’s adorable.

(The writer mentions that the boy “just happens” to be his grandson!)

… Here are some of the things that Yaakov is thankful for.

“Hashem, G-d.  My life.  My house.

My mother.  My father.  My little sister.

I am healthy.  I have a brain.

School vacations.  I live in the USA.

The sun.  I woke up this morning.

Ice cream.  Steak.  My bed.

My tree house.  My trampoline.  That I am Jewish.

My grandparents are alive.  They buy me presents.

I can walk.  I can talk.  I can jump.  I can play.

I don’t need glasses.  I have clothes.  The Torah.

Shabbos.  The Jewish holidays.  I can wear my yarmulke outside.

 The world is full of colors.  I am growing.  All the different flowers.

Swimming pools.  Funny jokes.  Barbecues.  I saw the Grand Canton.  My bicycle.

Police that keep us safe.  Firefighters that put out fires.  Doctors that keep us healthy.

I can remember things.  I have running water in my house.

My mother and brothers have glasses so they can see better.”

… As I said, I hope you’re having a great day.

And I hope that little Yaakov has reminded you that …

It’s even a better day than you thought! 

All the best,

 

Rabbi Moshe Katz

Director

ChicagoTorah Network

2832W. Touhy Avenue

Chicago,IL60645

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F  773. 761. 9262

rabbikatz@torahnetwork.org

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