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'''Children of Israel''' - '''Jewish Children''' are Jewish children from birth until they become obligated in mitzvos. According to halacha, they are defined as minors. Their obligation in mitzvos is not from the Torah but only from the obligation of chinuch (education). In the language of Chazal, they are called "Tinokos Shel Beis Raban" (children of their teacher's house).

'''Children of Israel''' - '''Jewish Children''' are Jewish children from birth until they become obligated in mitzvos<ref>For boys - Bar Mitzvah, and for girls - Bat Mitzvah.</ref>. According to halacha, they are defined as minors. Their obligation in mitzvos is not from the Torah but only from the obligation of chinuch (education). In the language of Chazal, they are called "Tinokos Shel Beis Raban" (children of their teacher's house).

[[File:ילדי ישראל.jpg|thumb|The Rebbe With Jewish children]]

The Rebbe consistently shows special affection for the Children of Israel - he participates in gatherings and parades designed for them, and distributes tzedakah coins to them on many occasions - when entering and leaving davening, on his way to the Ohel, and more. Over the years, he gave many detailed instructions for their chinuch, with the highlight being the establishment of Tzivos Hashem for Jewish children.

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== Children of Israel and Moshiach ==

Chazal call the Children of Israel "My anointed ones (meshichai)", as it states: "Touch not My anointed ones - these are the children of their teacher's house". The Rebbe explains that this is because in children, the other powers of the soul are not developed, and therefore do not conceal the inner point of the essence of the soul - and therefore the spark of Moshiach is more revealed in them. The Rebbe also spoke several times about the special chayus (vitality) that specifically children have in demanding the Geulah and crying out "We Want Moshiach Now".

Chazal call the Children of Israel "My anointed ones (meshichai)", as it states: "Touch not My anointed ones - these are the children of their teacher's house<ref>Shabbat 119b.</ref>". The Rebbe explains that this is because in children, the other powers of the soul are not developed, and therefore do not conceal the inner point of the essence of the soul - and therefore the spark of Moshiach is more revealed in them<ref>Talk of Shabbat Parshat Re'eh, Blessing of the Month of Elul 5741 (1981), (Sichot Kodesh Volume 4, page 532). Torat Menachem Hitva'aduyot - 5752 (1992) Volume 1, page 273 and onwards - Dvar Malchut Simchat Torah.</ref>. The Rebbe also spoke several times about the special chayus (vitality) that specifically children have in demanding the Geulah and crying out "We Want Moshiach Now"<ref>See for example the talk of Shabbat Parshat Mishpatim 5744 (1984) (Hitva'aduyot Vol. 2 pp. 987-8). And more.</ref>.

== See Also ==

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* "Ki Naar Yisroel V'ohaveihu", Beis Moshiach Weekly, 2nd of Rosh Chodesh Elul 5780, page 44

* Levi Shochat, "When Children Add 'Color' to the Shul", Beis Moshiach Weekly, Issue 1361 pages 26-33 (5783)

== External Links ==

** [https://old2.ih.chabad.info/#!g=1&url=article&id=76165 The Rebbe and the Child Rare and Moving Pictures]

** [https://he.chabad.org/multimedia/media_cdo/aid/3936080 Fullscreen The Children Lead the Struggle: 16 Adar 5743 (1983)]

[[Category: Education]]

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-'''Children of Israel'''  - '''Jewish Children''' are Jewish children from birth until they become obligated in mitzvos. According to halacha, they are defined as minors. Their obligation in mitzvos is not from the Torah but only from the obligation of chinuch (education). In the language of Chazal, they are called "Tinokos Shel Beis Raban" (children of their teacher's house).
+'''Children of Israel'''  - '''Jewish Children''' are Jewish children from birth until they become obligated in mitzvos<ref>For boys - Bar Mitzvah, and for girls - Bat Mitzvah.</ref>. According to halacha, they are defined as minors. Their obligation in mitzvos is not from the Torah but only from the obligation of chinuch (education). In the language of Chazal, they are called "Tinokos Shel Beis Raban" (children of their teacher's house).
 [[File:ילדי ישראל.jpg|thumb|The Rebbe With Jewish children]]
 The Rebbe consistently shows special affection for the Children of Israel - he participates in gatherings and parades designed for them, and distributes tzedakah coins to them on many occasions - when entering and leaving davening, on his way to the Ohel, and more. Over the years, he gave many detailed instructions for their chinuch, with the highlight being the establishment of Tzivos Hashem for Jewish children.
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 == Children of Israel and Moshiach ==
-Chazal call the Children of Israel "My anointed ones (meshichai)", as it states: "Touch not My anointed ones - these are the children of their teacher's house". The Rebbe explains that this is because in children, the other powers of the soul are not developed, and therefore do not conceal the inner point of the essence of the soul - and therefore the spark of Moshiach is more revealed in them. The Rebbe also spoke several times about the special chayus (vitality) that specifically children have in demanding the Geulah and crying out "We Want Moshiach Now".
+Chazal call the Children of Israel "My anointed ones (meshichai)", as it states: "Touch not My anointed ones - these are the children of their teacher's house<ref>Shabbat 119b.</ref>". The Rebbe explains that this is because in children, the other powers of the soul are not developed, and therefore do not conceal the inner point of the essence of the soul - and therefore the spark of Moshiach is more revealed in them<ref>Talk of Shabbat Parshat Re'eh, Blessing of the Month of Elul 5741 (1981), (Sichot Kodesh Volume 4, page 532). Torat Menachem Hitva'aduyot - 5752 (1992) Volume 1, page 273 and onwards - Dvar Malchut Simchat Torah.</ref>. The Rebbe also spoke several times about the special chayus (vitality) that specifically children have in demanding the Geulah and crying out "We Want Moshiach Now"<ref>See for example the talk of Shabbat Parshat Mishpatim 5744 (1984) (Hitva'aduyot Vol. 2 pp. 987-8). And more.</ref>.
 == See Also ==
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 * "Ki Naar Yisroel V'ohaveihu", Beis Moshiach Weekly, 2nd of Rosh Chodesh Elul 5780, page 44
 * Levi Shochat, "When Children Add 'Color' to the Shul", Beis Moshiach Weekly, Issue 1361 pages 26-33 (5783)
+== External Links ==
+** [https://old2.ih.chabad.info/#!g=1&url=article&id=76165 The Rebbe and the Child Rare and Moving Pictures]
+** [https://he.chabad.org/multimedia/media_cdo/aid/3936080 Fullscreen The Children Lead the Struggle: 16 Adar 5743 (1983)]
 [[Category: Education]]