“Three Things” by “Miss” Emily Aronoff Teck
Track # 2 from Good Choices, Volume 2
Inspiration Text:
“Simon the Just … used to say, “Upon three things the world stands: On Torah, on (Divine) Work, and on Deeds of Loving Kindness.” -Pirke Avot 1:2
“Three Things” Activity:
Share with students that a wise, famous rabbi once said that there were three things that held the world together. Let students brainstorm and guess what they think the three things are that make our world stand. Document and display their ideas.
Teach students that the rabbi who was named “Simon the Just” said the world depended on learning the Torah, good work, and acts of loving kindness. Ask students if they participate in these activities, and affirm and praise them when they do these things. Encourage students to show their fingers while they count to three in the song.
Lyrics:
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The whole world, the whole wide world
Depends on 1-2-3 things.
The whole world, the whole wide world
Depends on 1-2-3 things.
Number 1: Learn Torah, let’s all learn Torah (x 2)
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Number 2: Do good work, let’s all do good work (x 2)
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Number 3: Act kind and loving, act kind and loving (x 2)
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