Cayin and Hevel

To leave Gan Eden, Adam and Chava were sad,
But to start their mission they were glad,
In the physical world challenges they would face,
But Hashem's wish is that we make for him a dwelling place.

When Cayin was born they were full of joy,
Hevel was their second boy,
In the field Cayin toiled away,
Havel, his brother took care of the sheep all day.

Adam told Cayin and Hevel to each bring,
On the alter that he built, an offering,
Cayin brought rotten vegetables from the ground,
While Hevel offered the best sheep that could be found.

Hashem sent a fire to accept Hevel's sacrifice,
But He didn't accept Cayin's offering because it wasn't nice,
Hashem told Cayin that to improve he could choose,
But to change his ways, Cayin did refuse.

Cayin was full of jealousy,
At his brother he was angry,
To control himself he didn't succeed,
He did a terrible deed.

He killed his brother with a stone that he did throw,
He thought that Hashem wouldn't know,
Hashem said, "Where is Hevel your brother?"
We are responsible for each other.

"Your brother's blood is calling out to me,"
Everything we do Hashem does see,
Finally, Cayin did repent,
Hashem lessened his punishment.

Questions for discussion:
1. What types of gifts have you received? What types of gifts have you given? When you give the best of what you have what does it show?
2. What things can we do to control our anger?
3. What are the benefits of being responsible for each other?

Souvenirs:

carrot eraser

toy sheep