What does this story suggest about Judaism’s view of children, adults, and the relationship between the two? What does it suggest about the correct approach to differences in temperament and ability?
During the Passover Seder, the head of the table reads from a book called a Haggadah (“tale, parable”), which includes the Exodus narrative, traditional stories, prayers, blessings, sayings, and instructions that accompany the meal. One of the more famous stories is “The Four Sons” and is about four types of children and their encounter with […]