Boston Marathon Bombing #3: Our Children and The Good Guys
The first thing my eight-year-old asked me after we told her about the bombing was, “did they catch the bad guys?”And my response, of course,...
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Shabbat of the Month Club: Candle Lighting
Let There Be Light In the Torah, the process of creation begins with God saying, "Let there be light." By lighting candles, we mark the separation between the busy...
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My 4-year-old son and I are converting to Judaism. How do I explain it to him?
I am converting to Judaism at the request of my fiancé. I have a 4-year-old who is going to convert with me. How do I...
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Choosing Jewish Day School Just Got Easier!
There are countless reasons why families are choosing day school for their child. Some are looking for small class sizes, nurturing environments, and positive peer...
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The Sunday School for Jewish Studies was featured in The Jewish Advocate
Teaching the lesson of faith(s) Interfaith families flock to Newton Jewish school By Elise Kigner Advocate Staff While some Jewish institutions are still struggling...
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Haifa Young Leaders volunteer at "Parents at the Center"
On the tenth of December, the second day of Hanukkah, the Volunteering Subcommittee of the Boston-Haifa Connection Young Leadership Committee organized a festive event...
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Russian Jewish Community Comes Together to Help Rescue the Children of Sderot From Rockets
In November 2012, Jews around the world stopped and watched, their emotions a jittery mix of fear, hope, and pride, as Israel launched Operation Pillar...
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8 Tips for an Accessible, Child-Friendly Hanukkah
These 8 suggestions from Gateways: Access to Jewish Education will help make your Hanukkah celebration child-friendly and fully accessible for children with special learning needs:...
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JNF Provides Safe Haven for Children in Israel
In response to an escalation in rocket fire from Gaza into southern Israel that has closed schools and brought life to a standstill, Jewish National...
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Tzedakah month at the PJ Library®
November is Tzedakah month at the PJ Library® (Tzedakah—or justice in Hebrew—generally refers to charity of deeds, money and words and helping others.) During the...
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