Sam was very excited to be the line leader this week and especially to be the Havdallah helper. In another pose which I was seconds too late to capture, he looked a little startled when Ellen lit the flame and carefully extended her hand and the candle out to him. Yes, Sam, you are now a Kohavim, the oldest class in the Center. You are the one to hold the candle during our Havdallah celebration. I have the rare privilege this year to teach many of the children who were in my class last year as well. Seeing their growth and maturity over the summer is amazing. Today I truly saw Sam "in a new light".
What a touching and special post!!! They are so big!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story! This is such a special year for the Kohavim class: )
ReplyDeleteYes, we are entering a new and wonderful phase which now includes some sibling competition over who will get to light the Shabbat and holiday candles.
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