Twelve Passages Every Jewish Child Should Know

Exactly 50 years ago, the Rebbe launched a bold new initiative in Jewish education. Twelve passages — drawn from the Torah, the Sages, and Chassidus — covering the fundamental tenets of Jewish life, were collected for children to recite, memorize, and pass on to others. These children weren't just students. They became teachers. When the Entebbe hostage crisis unfolded later that year, the urgency behind the Rebbe's push became clear — a spiritual response to a world that needed it. Let us know what you think in the comments below 📩 Subscribe and share! Explore the Rebbe’s teachings on the entire gamut of life on JEM.tv—and help JEM continue bringing the Rebbe’s voice and vision to the world: https://landing.jem.tv Our YouTube presence is made possible by ZY Labs LLC Enjoying the content? Chip in with a one-time donation—or support our work with a monthly gift: https://videos.jem.tv/donate FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jewishmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewish_media/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JEMediaOrg Website: https://JEMCentral.org TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jewish_media?lang=en