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"And the Lord said to Moses: Speak to the kohanim, the sons of Aaron, and say to them..." (Leviticus 21:1) What is the difference between "speak to them" and "say to them"? In Hebrew these two words are "emor" and "amarta" -- the first is spelled aleph-mem-reish while the other is spelled aleph-mem-reish-tav, the only difference being the letter tav. This additional letter symbolizes the difference between a theoretical lesson and a hands-on educational experience.

How to Really Teach a Child

Letters and Numbers of Torah - Emor

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Aaron L. Raskin
Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin is the official Chabad emissary to downtown Brooklyn and rabbi of Congregation B’nai Avraham in Brooklyn Heights, New York. He is the author of the books Letters of Light and By Divine Design, and the co-author of the book The Rabbi & The CEO.
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November 25, 2012
dont teach by warining
rabbi:
i write down your words.
deep stuff
"don't teach by warning, teach by illuminating, teach by inspiring;
is the proper way to teach children"
Rabbi Aron Raskin, these words are simple but inspiring...beautiful Sir
you are light.., a Tzadik
thank you !!!!
pedroq quz
September 17, 2012
How to teach a Child
Thank you, a great class
Dr.gregorio Nosovsky
Parkland, FL
May 13, 2012
Lullaby Letters
The perfect bedtime story for adults: "Say" and :Speak: - the three elements and the fourth. When I can't sleep, Rabbi Raskin I listen to Rabbi Raskin and he gently shows me HaShem in the words and letters of Torah, then I sleep like a peaceful child.
Elayne (Esther)
Norwalk, CT
May 10, 2012
teaching
Rabbi, I taught religion for 10 years, during the time my son was of age to learn about God. He saw me there every day, very involved and enjoying every minute. Today, he is a 16 year old teenager. He is healthy, not interested in smoking, taking drugs, drinking, or doing things he shouldn't. He is well liked by all his friends, and teachers. He wants to go on to college to study medicine. I know in my heart, that because he saw me teaching religion for so many years, he has been able to withstand peer pressure and stay close to God. So you are correct, in saying that the adults should spend time with children and teach them by example, and with joy. Later in life when they really need God, they will know where to turn, and God will listen to them.
Catherine
New York
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