Children Encouraged to Be 'Choice Police' in Weekly Torah Lesson on Free Will

In this week's Torah portion, Re'eh, the foundational concept of free will is highlighted through Moses' words to the Israelites: "See, I have set before you today a blessing and a curse." Children's entertainer Avia Harnoy adapts this powerful verse into a simple, engaging message for young audiences. She explains that everyone has the freedom and responsibility to choose between good and evil, rather than simply following the crowd.

To illustrate this, life is compared to a crossroads with a signpost: turning right leads to a path of light and joy, while turning left may lead to anger. The weekly challenge invites children to become "choice police" for the coming week, encouraging them to pause before every action and ask themselves, "Will this add light to the world?" If the answer is yes, they are urged to choose that path wholeheartedly.

This approach aims to empower children to actively engage with their moral decisions and understand the impact of their choices, reinforcing the timeless lesson from Moses about the power and responsibility inherent in free will.