Small tidbits and Sparks of wisdom

✉️ Letter to Parents

Dear Parents,

We are pleased to announce a new educational initiative at our school called the Derech Eretz & Daas program.

This unique program is designed specifically for 5th-grade boys (ages 10–12) and will provide them with the critical tools needed to navigate today’s complex world in a manner that aligns with Torah values and proper middos.

The program works in small group settings (3–4 boys) and includes periodic 15–20 minute discussions with a trained adult mentor. These sessions will be conducted during the school day and will focus on real-life situations, helping our boys develop internal clarity about:

Right and wrong

What is acceptable vs. inappropriate

Social boundaries

Respectful public behavior—at home, in school, and in non-Jewish environments

Topics include:

Derech eretz at home

Peer pressure and friendships

Public behavior and Kiddush Hashem

Technology and curiosity

Tznius and modesty for boys

Standing strong as a Torah Jew in the wider world

We believe this program will deeply enrich your son’s development, strengthen his internal compass, and empower him to make wise and proud decisions throughout his life.

We look forward to your support and partnership.

With blessing,
The Administration

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 Proposal to Principals and School Owners

To School Leadership,

We propose introducing a structured values-based mentorship program for 5th-grade boys aimed at helping them internalize core Torah values and social boundaries with emotional maturity and spiritual clarity.

The Derech Eretz & Daas program operates on a small group discussion model, with each session lasting 15–20 minutes, conducted once weekly. Over the course of the year, every student will participate in 3–4 sessions.

 Program Goals:

Create a space for guided Torah-based dialogue on real-world challenges

Strengthen clarity on derech eretz, respect, and personal boundaries

Build courage to say “no” to peer pressure

Train them to represent Yiddishkeit proudly and responsibly in the public sphere

Each session is led by a mature, Torah-observant mentor trained in child communication and moral development. The mentor uses real-life scenarios to guide boys toward developing self-awareness, inner strength, and communal responsibility.

The program is designed to be non-disruptive to the school schedule and can be rotated seamlessly during morning hours. We will coordinate all logistics and mentor training in advance.

We would be honored to pilot this program at your school and show how such mentoring can shape the next generation of strong, ethical, Torah-guided young men.

Respectfully,
Program Director – Derech Eretz & Daas

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