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“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.

'''A moment of silence''' is a [[Chabad]] 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.

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 idea was proposed in the summer of 1983 (5743) by [[The Rebbe|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.’”

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answer: The child is not forced to pray or follow a specific tradition. It is simply a moment of silence, and the school does not intervene in its content. Parents instruct their children on how to use this time. On the contrary, forbidding any mention of the Creator in schools deprives children of the opportunity to learn about Him. If they hear nothing about faith at school or home, they are denied access to this knowledge.

Some argue that such practices are better suited to synagogues than schools. It is unacceptable that children spend their school years accumulating knowledge about trivial matters and, at best, are trained to become doctors or lawyers, yet are not taught how to be moral individuals. Teaching them that there is a “watchful eye and listening ear” is fundamental.

Some argue that such practices are better suited to [[Synagogue|synagogues]] than schools. It is unacceptable that children spend their school years accumulating knowledge about trivial matters and, at best, are trained to become doctors or lawyers, yet are not taught how to be moral individuals. Teaching them that there is a “watchful eye and listening ear” is fundamental.

Specifically in school, in the place where we educate our youth, we must institute a Moment of Silence<ref>From the Sicha of Yud Tes Kislev 5745 (1984) - Based Only on the Notes of the Listeners</ref>.

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-“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.
+'''A moment of silence''' is a [[Chabad]] 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.
-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 idea was proposed in the summer of 1983 (5743) by [[The Rebbe|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.’”
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 answer: The child is not forced to pray or follow a specific tradition. It is simply a moment of silence, and the school does not intervene in its content. Parents instruct their children on how to use this time. On the contrary, forbidding any mention of the Creator in schools deprives children of the opportunity to learn about Him. If they hear nothing about faith at school or home, they are denied access to this knowledge.
-Some argue that such practices are better suited to synagogues than schools. It is unacceptable that children spend their school years accumulating knowledge about trivial matters and, at best, are trained to become doctors or lawyers, yet are not taught how to be moral individuals. Teaching them that there is a “watchful eye and listening ear” is fundamental.
+Some argue that such practices are better suited to [[Synagogue|synagogues]] than schools. It is unacceptable that children spend their school years accumulating knowledge about trivial matters and, at best, are trained to become doctors or lawyers, yet are not taught how to be moral individuals. Teaching them that there is a “watchful eye and listening ear” is fundamental.
 Specifically in school, in the place where we educate our youth, we must institute a Moment of Silence<ref>From the Sicha of Yud Tes Kislev 5745 (1984) - Based Only on the Notes of the Listeners</ref>.
+[[he:רגע של שתיקה]]