Before Leaving the House Plan your day. What special activities will occur? What will each of you do to make the world a better place? Help your child plan to perform a mitzvah each day. Will your child help a friend who is hurt? Call a friend who is ill? Give a sandwich to a homeless person?
Kiss the Mezuzah The mezuzah marks your home as a Jewish home. It is a sign of Jewish commitment. As you leave the house, stop to kiss the mezuzah. Do this by touching the mezuzah with your fingertips, then bringing your fingertips to your mouth and kissing them.
In the Car Keep Jewish books in the car for your child to look at. Play Jewish music and sing Jewish songs. Talk to your child about the things they see on the way to child care or school or a play date. Point out the miracles of God’s creation, people in need and people helping, and people acting in moral and just ways.
From the Union for Reform Judaism
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