Childhood; Children

In time for Passover, the Rebbe advises a family on health and nachas and encourages the young.

The first stage of the Jewish people's Exile was when the rabbis were sent away, but the "final straw" was when the children stopped studying. Guest Expert: Rabbi Manis Friedman. (From “Messages”—Season 4, Episode 12)

Answering questions like: What is G-d? If I have a soul, why can’t I see it? Where do people go when they die? Is there a heaven and a hell? Why do bad things happen to good people? I did something bad, is G-d angry with me?

Have you ever tried to write something on a sidewalk when the cement was still soft? It's almost effortless. Even the smallest marking leaves an enduring impression. The same is true with our children...

A recent study showed that kids thought their parents wanted them to be rich and famous rather than good and upright. What messages are we sending our children about what we value in life?

Do you view our world as a place of cumbersome burdens or a place of magical opportunities?

The Rebbe speaks on utilizing the energy of children (August 7, 1985)

On Rosh Hashana, we are reminded of the Jewish mother’s dedication and self-sacrifice in fostering our nation’s deep commitment to G‑d.

Every Jewish boy and girl is chosen by G-d to be His “soldier”. Their duty is to banish the Evil Inclination, and influence the entire world to follow the Good Inclination alone.

A touching video about fathers blessing their children. Shot on location at the Western Wall with Gutman Locks.