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<blockquote>“A moment of silence” is an educational initiative aimed at fostering | <blockquote>“A moment of silence” is an educational initiative aimed at fostering students awareness of spiritual and moral values by creating a pause for inner reflection at the start of the school day.</blockquote>The idea was proposed in the summer of 1983 (5743) by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who worked extensively to promote education rooted in universal values alongside an awareness of faith in the Creator of the world. In a talk on the 11th of Nissan, 1981, following the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan, the Rebbe spoke about the importance of education and the concept of a “moment of silence.” | ||
The Rebbe emphasized that the implementation of a moment of silence is relevant even in religious educational institutions: “It is necessary to stress that this matter (instilling and deepening the awareness of faith in the Creator of the world) is relevant even to religious schools and educational institutions.” However, there was a reservation regarding schools where prayers are recited at the beginning of the day and where faith is a primary focus. As the Rebbe’s secretary, Rabbi Yehuda Leib Groner, explained: “There is no consideration that schools which begin the day with prayer should also observe a ‘moment of silence.’” | The Rebbe emphasized that the implementation of a moment of silence is relevant even in religious educational institutions: “It is necessary to stress that this matter (instilling and deepening the awareness of faith in the Creator of the world) is relevant even to religious schools and educational institutions.” However, there was a reservation regarding schools where prayers are recited at the beginning of the day and where faith is a primary focus. As the Rebbe’s secretary, Rabbi Yehuda Leib Groner, explained: “There is no consideration that schools which begin the day with prayer should also observe a ‘moment of silence.’” | ||