Why did Dovid’s father ask him to iron his shirt, when they both knew the Nazis were about to deport them?

For the mitzvah of Kibud Av V’Eim

Why did the chassan refuse a $10,000 gift, and insist that a special singer come to his wedding?

For the mitzvah of Kibud Av V’Eim

Why did young Batsheva Kanievsky walk through Yerushalayim’s dangerous, wartime streets?

For the mitzvah of Kibud Av V’Eim

Our children have learned how important it is to honor and respect their parents. They know the mitzvah of kibud av v’eim is so important, it’s one of the Aseres HaDibros, the ten commandments. But in these stories, they will truly see how people – children and adults, famous men and women and people “just like us” – honor their parents in the most amazing ways!

My Parents and Me also includes a fascinating chapter on the halachos of Kibud Av V’Eim – explained and illustrated with true stories -- that will help children honor their parents in the very best way! This is a book that every boy and girl should read – and reread!