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Page 16, The Jewish Voice

aLL about Kids

All I Have to Do Is Dream! Would you rather dream a good dream or a bad dream? Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens Hebrew School recently
Rabbi Hisda says “a bad dream is better than a good dream hosted the first session of Mom, Dad & Me for the 5785
By Andy Greenberg because it incites one to repent.” season. Parents and babies to age 2 were welcomed to a
The title of the song that was recorded by The Righteous The great Talmudic sage Maharsha explains that there bounce house especially for tots, soft mats, and music during
Brothers contains the words dream dream dream dream are three types of dreams: The first has more than one the bustling Hebrew school morning, enjoying the sunshine
dream (etc). The song is featured on a 45 RPM whose original interpretation, the second can be either positive or negative, and camaraderie of other young parents.
technology of recorded discs was invented by a Jewish person and the third is prophetic. The Mom, Dad & Me program featured Jewish songs
— Emile Berliner. The Talmud goes on to say that “a man is shown in a dream accompanied by a keyboard and various props like egg
Dreams are extremely Jewish — they appear in the Book only what he would have suggested by his own thoughts.” shakers, colorful scarves, and other exciting objects. A baby-
of Genesis 10 times. In my life, I have had many dreams. Some, of course, were appropriate craft left children and parents clean and with a
In the Babylonian Talmud, there is a section in Tractate nightmares. Yet in others I took the words of Jewish education — hand-painted Star of David to take home. Babies and parents
Berakhot (Blessings) called “One Who Sees” often referred the Talmud — to heart and actually made some lifelong changes especially enjoyed throwing artificial fall-colored leaves in
to as the Book of Dreams. The whole Talmud contains over the very next morning, which proved exceptionally beneficial. the air and then cleaning them with a toy dustpan and broom.
217 references to dreams. The topic of dreams is really not studied in adult education
Some of the lessons we learn include: If you have good classes or yeshivas. It is another indication of the wealth of Havdallah Pajama Party
dreams, confirm and reinforce them, and if they require a knowledge that our ancient texts and Torah provide us if only
remedy, heal them. we take the opportunity to study them. Informal Jewish education is a vital component of Chabad
Rabbi Yohanan concludes, “Every dream becomes valid Even Dr. Martin Luther King, in his infamous “I Have of Palm Beach Gardens’ Hebrew school and Jewish kids
only by its interpretation.” a Dream” speech, referred to Jewish text with the phrase, club. Their interactive events and Hebrew school workshops
“Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill are often more memorable, constructive, and effective than
shall be made low,” which came from the Book of Isaiah, formal academic classes and sessions.
simcHas and in other places he alluded to the Book of Psalms. in their pajamas to experience the third annual Havdallah
On a recent Saturday night, excited kids and parents arrived
So, all you have to do is dream about expanding your

Jewish and life knowledge through enhanced education. Pajama Party at the shul. The kids created their own wax candles
Jack Chane Andy Greenberg is a 25-year Conservative Jewish and spice bags with their parents, then used their handmade
educator of grades 3-12 and a lecturer for adults of all ages. Havdallah sets to join along in a musical Havdallah ceremony.
Jack Chane is a seventh The evening culminated with the screening of The
grader at Palm Beach Day Mom, Dad & Me Maccabees, a Jewish educational movie about Chanukah.
Academy. He is an avid
tennis player and plays
many times during the
week. He also loves the
Mets, Dolphins, and the
Miami Hurricanes and
going to their games. Jack
loves to travel and has
been to five countries so
far. During his travels,
Jack has become an excellent skier and surfer. Jack is a
history buff and loves learning about all parts of history,
especially WW2. Jack’s curiosity is infectious. He’ll try
anything, such as growing any kind of seed into a plant
to building model rockets to 3D printing.
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become a Bar Mitzvah on
January 25, 2025. Gabe
is a seventh grader at
Watson B. Duncan Middle
Palm Beach Gardens
school. He has a love for
all things sports. Whether Palm Beach Gardens
he’s playing football for
the Palm Beach Gardens
Gators, shooting hoops
during basketball season,
or playing with friends in the neighborhood, Gabe is always
on the move. He loves watching sports as well and is a big
Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He also enjoys spending time with his Cosmetic & Comprehensive
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hanging out with his brother and sister. He loves trying new
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to honor his Bar Mitzvah he is collecting new mouth guards
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