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Mark your calendars for a beautiful celebration of learning and generosity, Education and Sharing Day, which falls on April 18! This empowering day was established by the United States Congress in 1978, in honour of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, who devoted his life to promoting education and goodwill. It's a day for each of us to become educators, to share our knowledge and to ignite the spark of curiosity in others. With an enthusiastic celebration of Education and Sharing Day, let's open doors to new understanding and kindness, because each one of us has something valuable to teach and to learn!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1978</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of the Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United States Congress establishes Education and Sharing Day in honor of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson's efforts in the field of education.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1981</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Proclamation by a President</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Ronald Reagan makes the first proclamation recognizing Education and Sharing Day, highlighting the importance of youth education and moral upbringing.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Year-Round Focus on Education</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Bill Clinton emphasizes that the principles behind Education and Sharing Day are worthy of being fostered year-round.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Education and Terrorism</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the wake of 9/11, President George W. Bush uses his proclamation to contrast proper education with the principles of terrorism.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Melding Learning and Values</div><div class='timeline-text'>On this day, President Barack Obama highlights the blend of academic learning and moral values as a key way to nurture future leaders.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Education in a Pandemic</div><div class='timeline-text'>Education and Sharing Day focused on the importance of educators during COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges of remote learning.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Educate through Stories</h3><p class='facts-text'>Share an inspiring story that taught you a valuable lesson. Whether it's a local gathering, social media post or an intimate family dinner, your story might just inspire someone as well.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Donate Books</h3><p class='facts-text'>Take this day to donate books you no longer need to local libraries, schools, or charities. Your well-loved books can continue teaching long after they've left your hands.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Host a Knowledge Exchange</h3><p class='facts-text'>Organize a knowledge exchange event in your community where everyone shares a skill or area of expertise. One person's hobby could inspire another's career!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Be a Mentor</h3><p class='facts-text'>Take time to mentor someone who could benefit from your guidance and experience. This could be a younger colleague, community youth, or someone wanting to break into your field.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a Learning Institution</h3><p class='facts-text'>Lend your skills and time to a local school, library, or community learning center. Your valuable contribution can make a big difference in fostering the joy of learning.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages lifelong learning</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Education and Sharing Day emphasizes the importance of continually seeking, gaining, and sharing knowledge. It is a potent reminder that learning is not solely confined to the classroom, but continues throughout life in various forms and contexts.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It fosters a sense of community</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>On Education and Sharing Day, communities come together through different activities to share and exchange knowledge. The beauty of this holiday lies in the collective experience of learning from one another in a nurturing environment.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes generosity and goodwill</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>One of the essential aspects of this special day is promoting a culture of generosity and goodwill. It's about sharing what you know unselfishly for the betterment of society, emboldening the idea that education can be a gift shared by everyone.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson had a profound impact on education</h3><p class='facts-content'>Rabbi Schneerson, in whose honour the day was established, revolutionized Jewish education by starting a worldwide network of free Jewish schools and adult education classes.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Every U.S. President since 1978 has issued a proclamation on this day</h3><p class='facts-content'>From President Jimmy Carter to President Donald Trump, each U.S. President has recognized and emphasized the importance of education and character development in their proclamations for Education and Sharing Day.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Education and Sharing Day is also celebrated internationally</h3><p class='facts-content'>Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and other countries recognize the importance of this day by promoting educational and sharing activities within their communities.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The day promotes not just academic learning but moral education as well</h3><p class='facts-content'>Education and Sharing Day emphasizes the importance of instilling moral and ethical values in young people, alongside their academic studies, to help them become responsible and compassionate adults.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Education and Sharing Day underscores the importance of educators</h3><p class='facts-content'>Not only does this day highlight the necessity of continuing education, but it is a day where educators are acknowledged and celebrated for their vital work shaping the minds of the future generation.</p></div></div>
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