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10/27/2023

Supporting Young People by Caring for Yourself

Now is the time to put the oxygen mask on ourselves. We can’t sustain this if we are not taking care of ourselves.

By Margie Bogdanow

Rabbi Leslie Gordon, right, who came up with the Blue Ribbons campaign idea, and her husband, David Goodtree, in front of their house (Courtesy photo)

10/26/2023

Tie That Blue Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree and Remember the Hostages in Israel

In a grassroots campaign, 40,000 blue ribbons were distributed in Greater Boston last month. Learn how you can participate.

By Jill EbsteinFor JewishBoston

Students from St. John’s Prep (Photo: Rebecca Corwin)

10/26/2023

Five Dollars Is Worth Much More Than You Think

Students at St. John’s Prep were able to “dress down” out of their usual dress code for a suggested donation of $5 to CJP’s Israel Emergency Fund.

By Julie WilsonFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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10/25/2023

An Open Letter to My Children: An Earthquake

A letter to my teenage sons as they apply to college and face antisemitism that was not present in this form during my entire life.

By Halye Sugarman

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10/25/2023

How To Support Kids During Scary Times

The Rashi School’s social worker, Liam McCann, offers wisdom.

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

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10/23/2023

Beth El Turns Out in Force To Support Visiting Israeli Teens

The Hamas attacks took place soon after teens from Haifa flew over to join American high schoolers as part of project HiBuR, capped by Pop-Up Israel.

By Congregation Beth El of the Sudbury River Valley

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10/20/2023

How Should Parents and Teachers Talk to Kids About the War?

Here are some tips from experts on how to respond to tough questions and approach difficult conversations.

By The Boston Globe

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10/19/2023

Our Strength Is Our Care of Ourselves and Our Children

The collective mobilization I have witnessed from the Jewish mental health community is incredible.

By Ali ShwartzFor Gateways: Access to Jewish Education

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