Why do I have to go to Hebrew School?

Ahhhhh, the famous question that is asked to parents at least once a week! “Why do I have to go to Hebrew School? My friends don’t have to go and learn another language and study for hours, so why do I have to go?” This is a question which has plagued Jewish families from the existence of Hebrew School time. Some answers which sound good to adults but not to children can be: “You need to learn about your religion and where you come from.” (Yea, while the child is rolling their eyes) “Because I said so.” (Never a good … Continue reading