Kavanah - intent of the heart - is a core element in the performance of mitzvot.
We want our children to fulfill God's commandments not by rote, but with meaning and feeling.
In this short video, we learn about the source of the need for Kavanah from the Mishnah, and one critical way to teach this to our children.
This series is presented by Kitah.org, a new Jewish online learning initiative using the power of YouTube to bring meaningful Jewish learning to children around the world.