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Lessons in Education: Encouragement

CrownHeights.info is happy to present the first in a series of short pieces on Chinuch by Rabbi Nochem Kaplan. In the inaugural segment he discusses “The power of positive attention”. He posits that a few encouraging words are the best motivator and the best reward for children. Complimenting children for following rules and good behavior and telling them that we are proud of them almost guarantees that it will be repeated.

Photos: Manchester Avos U’Bonim Melava Malka

MANCHESTER, England [CHI] — Over the past 15 weeks, the Avos U’Bonim of Manchester (UK) have been sitting down to learn together every Motzoei Shabbos. The Beis Menachem branch, one of the 14 branches in Manchester of the Worldwide Avos U’Bonim program, is under the dedicated leadership of Rabbi Yoel Niasoff. This past Motzoei Shabbos Parshas Teruma, 2nd Adar, a grand Melava Malka was held to celebrate the end of the winter season of Avos U’Bonim.

Torah in 10: Where is my Soul on Shabbos?

CrownHeights.info and Kol Menachem are happy to present the first class in a new “Torah in Ten” series on “The Journey of Shabbos.”

These classes are based on the new “Lifestyle” Friday Night Prayer Companion that was released last month. In this class, Rabbi Chaim Miller gives a personal insight into why he wrote this companion, as well as insights into the mystical meaning of the Shabbos candles.

Info to Be Menachem Avel Kalmanson Family

The Kalmanson family is sitting Shiva after the passing of their father, Rabbi Yisroel Shimon OBM. Reb Mordechai Kalmanson is sitting at 1364 Carroll St. [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave., lower level entrance] Sunday through Tuesday from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. Mrs. Miriam Blizinsky, Mrs. Rochel Heber and Mrs. Baila Greenbaum are sitting at 568 Montgomery St. [between Brooklyn and New York Ave.] until Wednesday morning.

Hamakom Yenachem Eschem Besoch She’ar Aveilei Tzion VeYerushalayim