Reflections on the Daily "Hayom Yom"
Sep 12, 2026 · 3 min · 3 segments
Study the daily entries of "Hayom Yom," a book of short daily insights which was compiled by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, in 1942.
If you are the parent of children, then you probably know the experience of being drilled with 10, 20, maybe 30 questions in a minute or two.
And questions from children are a wonderful thing.
It means that the kids are learning, curious about the world.
Sometimes questions are a fantastic opportunity for teaching.
And yet, there are times when your child asks you, why do I have to go to bed right now? Where the only really good answer is because I said so.
I'm the parent, you're the child, now you will obey.
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If you are the parent of children, then you probably know the experience of being drilled with 10, 20, maybe 30 questions in a minute or two.
And questions from children are a wonderful thing.
It means that the kids are learning, curious about the world.
Sometimes questions are a fantastic opportunity for teaching.
And yet, there are times when your child asks you, why do I have to go to bed right now? Where the only really good answer is because I said so.
I'm the parent, you're the child, now you will obey.
