Bedtime Shema

Bedtime Shema:

Our bedtime routine consist of dinner, bath and then we snuggle on our couch and read stories. I always end with the Bedtime Sh'ma by Sarah Gershman. The pictures are amazing and the questions usually bring out interesting tidbits about the day (not so much as we were being video-taped). Tonight my four year old, Hannah, kept pointing out that the word "may" has all the letters in her teacher's name which is Amy (she loves this teacher). My two year old, Tamir, runs in and out during story time...but I know that he is internalizing many messages including that we cherish books. Both of my children have heard the Shema sung so many times that it is just part of them. The sound of the words is their lullaby. They know that the prayer is about how we love each other and how God gives us strength and hope. Singing these 6 words grounds our whole day and sends the kids off to sleep in peace and comfort. After we read, I walk them up to their beds and kiss them good night. Getting ready for bed for kids and adults takes some unwinding, and for me this ancient line from the Torah is the mantra we use to take that deep breath and let go of the day. Give it a try and let me know how it goes at arim@interfaithfamily.com Laila Tov...good night!

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