Article 12: you have the right to an opinion and to be listened to.
Article 14: You have the right to choose your own religion and beliefs. Your parents should help you decide what is right and wrong, and what is best for you.
Article 17: You have the right to get information that is important to your well-being, from radio, newspaper, books, computers and other sources. Adults should make sure that the information you are getting is not harmful, and help you find and understand the information you need.
The children have been finding out how Jewish families prepare for Shabbat. They watched a video explaining how on Friday, families work hard to prepare food, clean their houses and lay their dining tables ready for Shabbat. It happens every weekend, beginning on Friday evening, and ending Saturday evening. Friday evening, everyone puts on their best clothes and gathers for a special meal. Shabbat Candles are lit on the dinner table. Wine (or grape juice) is shared in a Kiddush cup and Challah bread is eaten. Families enjoy talking together. Children can stay up late and tell and listen to stories. Songs are sung. No work can be done. Including homework!
