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December 25, 2009
Special 2010 menorot
At I-Care, Judaism and peace play central roles.
CYNTHIA RAMSAY
At Ofra Sixto's Jewish-based I-Care child-care centre in Richmond, the "emphasis is cultural rather than religious. We celebrate all the Jewish holidays through stories, songs, art and ceremonies."
Sixto also told the Independent that they celebrate Shabbat, make challah and that, "Every Friday, before we light the candles, we meditate and think about the things that we are grateful for, such as our parents, our siblings, our health, the sun and rain as a source of life, our friends and the freedom to be who we are meant to be."
Currently, said Sixot, there are 10 children at the centre, not all of whom are Jewish.
"I believe in education as a means of spreading tolerance and understanding," said Sixto, who has 20 years of teaching experience. "I use this philosophy with children and adults alike."
At their Chanukah party, the children sang both Chanukah songs and songs for peace, such as "It's a Small World" and "He's got the Whole World in his Hands."
Part of the festivities this month included making chanukiyot.
"The idea for this menorah is my small contribution of incorporating the Vancouver Olympics into our celebration of Chanukah," said Sixto, referring to the 2010 chanukiyot her children created.
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