What does it mean to raise the children Jewish?
Good question. It can mean all sorts of things. There are no strict rules. There are, however, some basic ways that will expose your child to the beauty of Judaism and help give them a strong Jewish identity: • Join a synagogue to become part of a warm supportive local Jewish community. • Send your child to Hebrew school. • Celebrate Jewish holidays at home, especially Passover, Hanukkah and Shabbat. • Expose them to Jewish culture. • Teach them about Jewish values. • Encourage your child to have a bar mitzvah (for boys) or a bat mitzvah (for girls).
