Havruta, a study method that asks questions

Many Jews say, “I am right, but I will do what you want.” I am not satisfied with the answer. Jews who can't get over things in moderation sometimes become engrossed in arguments, as if they are fighting to the death. Because of this culture, even between parents and children, there is no way to back down and say ‘that’s just the way it is’. The children also eagerly explain their position. _Page 30

It is no exaggeration to say that Israeli kindergartens are all about ‘play’ and ‘experience.’ Puzzles, picture matching, block play, clay play, finger painting, and various crafts are typical and common games they play every day. Teachers' questions follow the children's play. _Page 93

It is said that the friend was not as smart as him and his grades in high school were not that good. However, that Jewish friend graduated from high school and entered Harvard University. The answer he gave to Cho Seung-yeon, who asked how he was able to get accepted to Harvard University, is a masterpiece. “Harvard University’s essay questions came out easier than what I discussed at the dinner table with my father.” This is the power of the Jews. _Page 98

Habuta does not tell the child the answer even if he or she gives an incorrect answer, but encourages the child to think more deeply and come up with the answer on his or her own. Jewish school classrooms are always noisy. Not only recess time but also class time is very noisy. Throughout class, students ask questions and the teacher does not answer, but answers with another question. _Page 118

The method is simple. The father asks the children questions contained in a simple story. And listen carefully to the children’s answers. No matter what answer you give, acknowledge it and praise it. At this time, it is against the rules to answer ‘I don’t know’ and ‘I agree’. You have to somehow come up with a different opinion from others. _Page 129

From a young age, Jews receive financial compensation for doing housework at home or helping their parents with their work. Compensation is not given for what one should do on one's own, but when one contributes to maintaining the community called the family, compensation is given for that. For example, you receive pocket money by performing tasks such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, taking care of your younger siblings, separating and disposing of recyclables, and feeding cats. _Page 194

Now it's time to change our dining table. The first thing that must be done is to completely empty the table. To do this, the dining table had to be moved away from the wall. Second, the seats were completely rearranged. Her grandmother, the oldest, sat in the center, her father and mother to her right, and her daughter Juha and her son Junhyuk to her left. _Page 208

One day, Juha, who went to school after summer vacation and the start of school, came running to me and said, “When the teacher asked a question, my hand automatically went up!” As I was reading the book, I was startled and went closer and asked. “Juha, why do you think that happened?” “Dad and I did habuta without missing a day during the vacation!” _Page 223

It is said that Jews know how to speak two to three languages ​​freely from a young age. It is Hebrew, the native language, and English and Yiddish. It is surprising that they use so many languages ​​naturally at school and at home. The reason they have excellent language skills or are good at foreign languages ​​is because they study by asking questions. While we learn a foreign language from the beginning through grammar or reading comprehension, these people learn it through questions and conversations. _Page 2

They say, “A shy person cannot learn.” Being quiet and quiet can never be helpful to academics. And when your child comes home from school, ask not “What did you learn today?” but “What did you ask the teacher today?” There is no unilateral direction or enforcement of parents' thoughts and philosophies. It is routine for parents to ask, “What do you think (Mata Rousseff)?”
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