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To designate March 26, 1991, as `Education Day , U.S.A. '.
Whereas Congress recognizes the historical tradition of ethical
values and principles which are the basis of civilized society
and upon which our great Nation was founded;
Whereas these ethical values and principles
have been the bedrock of society from the dawn of
civilization, when they were known as the
Seven Noahide Laws;
Whereas without these ethical values and principles the edifice
of civilization stands in serious peril of returning to chaos;
Whereas society is profoundly concerned with the recent weakening
of these principles that has resulted in crises that beleaguer
and threaten the fabric of civilized society;
Whereas the justified preoccupation with these crises must
not let the citizens of this Nation lose sight of their responsibility
to transmit these historical ethical values from our distinguished
past to the generations of the future;
Whereas the Lubavitch movement has fostered and promoted these
ethical values and principles throughout the world;
Whereas Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, leader of the Lubavitch
movement, is universally respected and revered and his eighty-ninth
birthday falls on March 26, 1991;
Whereas in tribute to this great spiritual leader, `the rebbe,'
this, his ninetieth year will be seen as one of `education and
giving,' the year in which we turn to education
and charity to return the world to the moral and ethical values
contained in the Seven Noahide Laws; and
Whereas this will be reflected in an international
scroll of honor signed by the President of the United States
and other heads of state: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That March 26,
1991, the start of the ninetieth year of Rabbi Menachem Schneerson,
leader of the worldwide Lubavitch movement, is designated as
`Education Day, U.S.A. '. The President is requested to issue
a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to
observe such day with appropriate
ceremonies and activities.
Approved March 20, 1991. Signed by George
Bush, President of the United States of America
April 7, 1998
Nissan 11, 5758
By the grace of G-d
America's strength lies in her human resources, and in the
freedom and tolerance that enable these resources to blossom.
Education is the first and foremost vehicle of fostering these
most basic and inexhaustible national resources.
Our challenge is to create an educational system that promotes
warmth, love, joy, and disciplined freedom, spurring all to develop
their G-d-given potential and dedicate themselves to a life of
positive activity.
Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
The Lubavitcher Rebbe
Chabad Magazine, Tammuz 5755
It is abundantly clear to educators and law-enforcement agents
that neither intimidation nor threat of punishment can foster
a deep sense of moral obligation. This can only come through
the knowledge-- through education--that there is an "Eye
that sees and an Ear that hears" to Whom we are all accountable.
Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
The Lubavitcher Rebbe
Lubavitch International, Summer 5750
No true education can leave out the moral and spiritual dimensions
of human life and human striving.
Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
The Lubavitcher Rebbe
in a letter to President Ronald Reagan, 10 Iyar 5746/May 19,
1986
Education does not stop at the school gates. It is not a business,
run on a time-clock. It is a vocation, a sacred calling, the
molding of future generations. In practical terms, schools must
arrange programs for their students after school hours. This
does not necessarily mean extra hours of study. Rather, activities
which are enjoyable, while simultaneously reinforcing the concepts
learned at school. It does not really matter which activities
are chosen, as long as they are wholesome, good for the soul
as well as the body.
The goal is to ensure that every moment of a child's life
is occupied with positive actions.
Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
The Lubavitcher Rebbe
After School Hours
Student's Translation / adapted from a sicha 19 Kislev 5742
Reflections
The Rebbe has been sending messengers from one lost person
to another, telling each of these people who they are. "You
are not animals. You are human beings."
"Look within yourself and you will see that you are far
better than you imagined. Just look. Open your eyes."
The Rebbe said to everybody: "You can be better. You
can be far better. You just have to let yourself."
This is the story and secret of your own being. It is not
like climbing a big mountain. It is just allowing your soul to
speak.
Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz
At The George Washington University
June 1995
Educating Our Youth
Education is not merely the transfer of information and skills,
but more importantly, the communication of values and character
traits which parents and grandparents have learned through their
studies and life experience.
Ideally, morality and ethics, learning right from wrong, are
taught at home. Unfortunately, many parents today do not or cannot
provide such an education, so the responsibility falls on the
shoulders of the public school system.
American families share a core of beliefs. This country was
born on the foundation of what we print on our dollar bills:
"In G-d We Trust." As in the business world, where
assets are given to another to be held in trust, we Americans
are confident that every detail of our lives can be safely entrusted
to G-d. The G-d in Whom we trust commanded us in the Bible to
respect parents, and He warned us against robbery, murder, and
even covetousness. The educational system of our great nation
was founded on these principles.
Twenty Years
For twenty years (since 1978), Congress and each President
have designated the day which is four days before the Jewish
holiday of Passover as "Education Day, U.S.A." They
have called upon us to renew our national commitment to education
that embraces the moral and ethical values which are the cornerstone
of civilized society.
Passover and Education
The holiday dinner on the night of Passover is organized around
teaching Jewish children faith in G-d and answering their questions.
The order of the night is to climb fifteen steps of awareness
that lead to spiritual freedom.
The fourth cup of wine is poured after everyone has finished
eating and said Grace. The time is generally after midnight,
but two more steps remain. The front door is opened without fear
as a demonstration that "In G-d We Trust." True, these
actual words are not in the prayer book, but King David composed
a similar phrase thousands of years ago -- "Ye who fear
the L-rd, trust in the L-rd . . ." (Psalms 115:11).
A Moment of Silence
No true education can leave out the moral and spiritual dimensions
of human life and human striving. It is abundantly clear to educators
and law-enforcement agents that neither intimidation nor threat
of punishment can foster a deep sense of moral obligation. This
can only come through the knowledge -- through education -- that
there is an "Eye that sees and an Ear that hears" to
Whom we are all accountable and in Whom we all trust.
When schools establish a "Moment of Silence" at
the start of the school day, children have the opportunity to
think about the most important things in their lives as instructed
by their parents. Each child is free to use this reflection time
without teacher, supervisor, or government intervention.
Pronunciation Notes:
Nissan - NIH suhn
Lubavitcher - loo BAH vitch er
Lubavitch - loo BAH vitch
Rebbe - REH bee, REH beh
Chabad - khah BAHD
Public Law 102-14
102d CONGRESS, 1st Session
H. J. RES. 104
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate March 26, 1991, as `Education Day , U.S.A. '.
Whereas Congress recognizes the historical tradition of ethical
values and principles which are the basis of civilized society
and upon which our great Nation was founded;
Whereas these ethical values and principles have been the
bedrock of society from the dawn of civilization,
when they were known as the Seven Noahide Laws;
Whereas without these ethical values and principles the edifice
of civilization stands in serious peril of
returning to chaos;
Whereas society is profoundly concerned with the recent weakening
of these principles that has resulted in crises that beleaguer
and threaten the fabric of civilized society;
Whereas the justified preoccupation with these crises must
not let the citizens of this Nation lose sight of their responsibility
to transmit these historical ethical values from our distinguished
past to the generations of the future;
Whereas the Lubavitch movement has fostered and promoted these
ethical values and principles throughout the world;
Whereas Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, leader of the Lubavitch
movement, is universally respected and revered and his eighty-ninth
birthday falls on March 26, 1991;
Whereas in tribute to this great spiritual leader, `the rebbe,'
this, his ninetieth year will be seen as one of `education and
giving,' the year in which we turn to education and charity to
return the world to the moral and ethical
values contained in the Seven Noahide Laws; and
Whereas this will be reflected in an international scroll
of honor signed by the President of the United States and other
heads of state: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That March 26,
1991, the start of the ninetieth year of Rabbi Menachem Schneerson,
leader of the worldwide Lubavitch movement, is designated as
`Education Day, U.S.A. '. The President is requested to issue
a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to
observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Approved March 20, 1991. Signed by George Bush, President
of the United States of America
April 7, 1998
Nissan 11, 5758
By the grace of G-d
America's strength lies in her human resources, and in the
freedom and tolerance that enable these resources to blossom.
Education is the first and foremost vehicle of fostering these
most basic and inexhaustible national resources.
Our challenge is to create an educational system that promotes
warmth, love, joy, and disciplined freedom, spurring all to develop
their G-d-given potential and dedicate themselves to a life of
positive activity.
Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
The Lubavitcher Rebbe
Chabad Magazine, Tammuz 5755
It is abundantly clear to educators and law-enforcement agents
that neither intimidation nor threat of punishment can foster
a deep sense of moral obligation. This can only come through
the knowledge-- through education--that there is an "Eye
that sees and an Ear that hears" to Whom we are all accountable.
Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
The Lubavitcher Rebbe
Lubavitch International, Summer 5750
No true education can leave out the moral and spiritual dimensions
of human life and human striving.
Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
The Lubavitcher Rebbe
in a letter to President Ronald Reagan, 10 Iyar 5746/May 19,
1986
Education does not stop at the school gates. It is not a business,
run on a time-clock. It is a vocation, a sacred calling, the
molding of future generations. In practical terms, schools must
arrange programs for their students after school hours. This
does not necessarily mean extra hours of study. Rather, activities
which are enjoyable, while simultaneously reinforcing the concepts
learned at school. It does not really matter which activities
are chosen, as long as they are wholesome, good for the soul
as well as the body.
The goal is to ensure that every moment of a child's life
is occupied with positive actions.
Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
The Lubavitcher Rebbe
After School Hours
Student's Translation / adapted from a sicha 19 Kislev 5742
Reflections
The Rebbe has been sending messengers from one lost person
to another, telling each of these people who they are. "You
are not animals. You are human beings."
"Look within yourself and you will see that you are far
better than you imagined. Just look. Open your eyes."
The Rebbe said to everybody: "You can be better. You
can be far better. You just have to let yourself."
This is the story and secret of your own being. It is not
like climbing a big mountain. It is just allowing your soul to
speak.
Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz
At The George Washington University
June 1995
Educating Our Youth
Education is not merely the transfer of information and skills,
but more importantly, the communication of values and character
traits which parents and grandparents have learned through their
studies and life experience.
Ideally, morality and ethics, learning right from wrong, are
taught at home. Unfortunately, many parents today do not or cannot
provide such an education, so the responsibility falls on the
shoulders of the public school system.
American families share a core of beliefs. This country was
born on the foundation of what we print on our dollar bills:
"In G-d We Trust." As in the business world, where
assets are given to another to be held in trust, we Americans
are confident that every detail of our lives can be safely entrusted
to G-d. The G-d in Whom we trust commanded us in the Bible to
respect parents, and He warned us against robbery, murder, and
even covetousness. The educational system of our great nation
was founded on these principles.
Twenty Years
For twenty years (since 1978), Congress and each President
have designated the day which is four days before the Jewish
holiday of Passover as "Education Day, U.S.A." They
have called upon us to renew our national commitment to education
that embraces the moral and ethical values which are the cornerstone
of civilized society.
Passover and Education
The holiday dinner on the night of Passover is organized around
teaching Jewish children faith in G-d and answering their questions.
The order of the night is to climb fifteen steps of awareness
that lead to spiritual freedom.
The fourth cup of wine is poured after everyone has finished
eating and said Grace. The time is generally after midnight,
but two more steps remain. The front door is opened without fear
as a demonstration that "In G-d We Trust." True, these
actual words are not in the prayer book, but King David composed
a similar phrase thousands of years ago -- "Ye who fear
the L-rd, trust in the L-rd . . ." (Psalms 115:11).
A Moment of Silence
No true education can leave out the moral and spiritual dimensions
of human life and human striving. It is abundantly clear to educators
and law-enforcement agents that neither intimidation nor threat
of punishment can foster a deep sense of moral obligation. This
can only come through the knowledge -- through education -- that
there is an "Eye that sees and an Ear that hears" to
Whom we are all accountable and in Whom we all trust.
When schools establish a "Moment of Silence" at
the start of the school day, children have the opportunity to
think about the most important things in their lives as instructed
by their parents. Each child is free to use this reflection time
without teacher, supervisor, or government intervention.
Pronunciation Notes:
Nissan - NIH suhn
Lubavitcher - loo BAH vitch er
Lubavitch - loo BAH vitch
Rebbe - REH bee, REH beh
Chabad - khah BAHD
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