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1. The halachah clearly states 2. Hakhel explains ’s that children who make noise approach. should not attend . But Chabad encourages children

attending synagogue. And the

Rebbe encouraged kids to hear the

Shofar in shul on Rosh Hashanah.

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4. The Jewish king would read to 3. Going to Jerusalem thrice yearly the people from a scroll during was only required for men—but Hakhel. Hakhel in Jerusalem every seven

years was mandatory for everyone: men, women and children.

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5. The purpose of Hakhel was “to 6. If Hakhel was for everyone to

learn, to listen, and fear the Lord hear the king’s , then your G-d.” why were children who make noise

required? Better for parents if they stayed home!

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7. Maimonides: The purpose of 8. Question: Didn’t the Jewish Hakhel was to re-experience the people already know the Ten Giving of the Torah. Commandments?

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9. Answer: The : Matan 10. Chabad embraces kids in shul so Torah was to create an as to give them Jewish experiences. unforgettable experience recounted from generation to generation—and Hakhel was 1to create2 an experience.

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