A Moment of Silence
One of the suggested Mitzvahs is 'A Moment of Silence.'
Start your day with a moment of silence. Ask your parents for ideas about what you can think about.
Dedicated In honour of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who saw the potential in every soul he met.
The following are meditations written by Rabbi Tzvi Freeman and suggested for this campaign by Rabbi Nochum Schapiro, President of the Rabbinical Association of Australasia
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Dear G-d, Thank You for making me unique and special. Help me use my gifts to make a difference in the world, and to always choose what is right.
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There is something inside of me that is bigger than me
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How I will respond kindly if someone teases me.
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How I can be grateful for what I have.
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How I appreciate my family.
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How I can be an honest and good person.
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What I am looking forward to today.
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How I can relax better in class.
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How I can focus better in class.
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How I can listen and respond better to my teacher.
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How I can show more respect to my parents and grandparents.
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How I can give charity, with time or money.
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How I can play fairly with friends.
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How I can handle disappointment without getting angry.
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Ways I can help my classmates.
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How I can see the good in others.
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Ways I can help my family at home.
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Ways to avoid fighting with siblings.
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I can do great things.
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How to react when I am being bullied.
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I am getting better every day.
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Who I should look up to as role models.
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How I can bring good into the world.
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How I can be happy today.
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Things I like about my best friend.
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Why quiet time is good for me.