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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.

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Dedicated In honour of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who saw the potential in every soul he met.

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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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6. eli
  • 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.

  • There is something inside of me that is bigger than me

  • How I will respond kindly if someone teases me. 

  • How I can be grateful for what I have.

  • How I appreciate my family.

  • How I can be an honest and good person.

  • What I am looking forward to today.

  • How I can relax better in class.

  • How I can focus better in class.

  • How I can listen and respond better to my teacher.

  • How I can show more respect to my parents and grandparents.

  • How I can give charity, with time or money.

  • How I can play fairly with friends.

  • How I can handle disappointment without getting angry.

  • Ways I can help my classmates.

  • How I can see the good in others.

  • Ways I can help my family at home.

  • Ways to avoid fighting with siblings.

  • I can do great things.

  • How to react when I am being bullied.

  • I am getting better every day.

  • Who I should look up to as role models.

  • How I can bring good into the world.

  • How I can be happy today.

  • Things I like about my best friend.

  • Why quiet time is good for me.

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