The sounds of Hallel echoed through the halls as the JEC Lower School students grades three through five came together on Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan. The Elementary School gathered as one to hear some inspirational words and then sing prayers of praise. It was amazing to see the connection and passion of so many of the students. This experience is part of a larger educational objective where each class learns about and practices davening designated tefillot, according to a progression that will best help each student understand and personalize the tefillot, have proper kavana and ultimately integrate into a minyan. When reflecting on a month without any chagim and referred to as a bitter month, Mar Cheshvan, it certainly began with energy and excitement!