Better together: Israel Day and Mother’s Day

CHESTER — Chabad Hebrew School students learned about their connection to and the history of the Holy Land of Israel at a special Israel Day program. The carnival-style day included a virtual tour of Israel with Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston; Israeli dancing led by Limor Einav, owner of Younique Fitness ‘N Dance of Monroe; IDF Army Drills led by Guy Einav; and Krav Maga led by Yuri of Mixed Martial Arts of Pomona. Other projects included a hummus workshop by Rabbi Pesach, a falafel stand, a letter to the Western Wall, letters to Israel Defense Force soldiers, and Israeli jewelry making.

Students also celebrated Mother’s Day at the “Honoring Ima” (Hebrew for mother) program. Children prepared smoothies and muffins to present to their moms, along with a poem. Mothers and students decorated mini-frames, and wrote what inspires them about one another. Rabbi Pesach and Chana spoke about the biblical commandment to “Honor one’s father and mother” — that every day we have the obligation to show great respect and love to our parents.