Dear friends,
Tomorrow will be a defining moment - for Chani and me - in the education of our children and in our life as a family, here in Victoria.
One of the revolutionary ideas of our Rebbe, was the notion that when sending 'Shluchim' - Chabad Rabbis and Rebetzins - to help build Jewish life in any part of the world, each family member is an equal partner in the mission. The Rebbe stressed many times that the young children are a vital part in bringing the light and warmth of Judaism to every Jew with dedication and love.
Our children, thank G-d, love living here; Victoria is their home and the community is their extended family, but they know that while this is a most beautiful place, their parents made it their home for another reason too…
It was only this week that Chani and I looked at our children and thought that they may be ready to be real players; they can become an active part in our work.
Beginning tomorrow, Mussi and Rivky will run a circle on Shabbat morning for the children in the Shul; they will sing songs, play a game and tell a story. We don't know how well they will do, but we believe that they will give it their best, because when we offered them this opportunity, they didn't only agree - they jumped on it. I think it made them look at themselves differently. Indeed, a defining moment.