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Oh No, George

BIG QUESTION

Why are second chances important?

Rise & Shine: A Challah-Day Tale

 

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George is a dog who means well. He really does. But he keeps making mistakes. Soon George learns how to take responsibility for his behavior, make amends, and try to do better the next time. (Emphasis on TRY.)

 

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Fixing mistakes – Teshuva

Jewish sages recognized that changing your ways is difficult and suggested a three-step teshuva process that involves acknowledging your mistake, understanding the mistake from another’s perspective, and going to “Plan B” if you find yourself in the same situation.

  • Can you describe something you’d like to do differently in the year ahead?

 

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Teshuva toolbox

What will your family put in a box or basket as reminders or tools for fixing mistakes? Depending on what needs fixing, examples might include a calming sachet, stuffed animal, magnifying glass for looking carefully at the situation, bandages, or tape.

 

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DANIEL TIGER AND SAYING “SORRY”

Saying you’re sorry is only the first step when we’ve done something wrong. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, by Fred Rogers Productions, can help in the next steps.
For parents: bit.ly/tiger-teshuva-parents
For kids: bit.ly/tiger-teshuva-kids