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Jewish Preschool on Sardis 2s Class Celebrates Their Jewish Education
May 2024
Did you know that when a child turns three, they formally begin their Jewish education?
Of course, learning begins at birth and a child should always be surrounded by Jewish songs, toys and books. But the age of three marks a new chapter in a child’s educational journey; at this age, a child can properly say a blessing and recite basic prayers, so at this time parents become responsible to educate their children in the ways of Torah and mitzvot. We celebrated our 2’s class turning three with a grand Birthday Bash, complete with a bounce house, face paint, cupcakes, activities, kippah and candlestick decorating, and an Aleph Bet ceremony to mark the beginning of their lifelong journey as proud Jews. Traditionally, a child begins to learn the letters of the Aleph Bet, and licks honey to symbolize the sweetness of Torah. This is also the age that boys begin to wear a kippah and tzitzit, and girls begins lighting Shabbat candles. As a birthday gift, each child received a Tzedakah box personalized with their name. We enjoyed sharing these traditions with our students and their parents! May they continue to give their parents and teachers much nachat!
