It's not just the elementary students, who aren't growing or developing normally
It's not just the middle school kids. This is when they're supposed to be stretching their wings. It's also the last chance to catch academic issues before high school
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It's not just high school students, who are supposed to be getting ready to launch
Or college students, striking out on their own for the first time.
It's Every. Single. One. of them
It's time, even with #omicron, to be done with rules and mandates.
Let our kids be kids
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1. Condolence notes just need to say, "I am thinking of you" or "I was sorry to hear your news" or "I am sorry for your loss."
Don't overthink it, and don't offer false platitudes. Send your note or make your call, and the person who is #mourning knows you care.
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2. Show up.
For #shiva, for #kaddish. The first week, there's a lot of people around in a #Jewish house of mourning. Then everyone goes home, and we are left alone.
Offer to go to lunch. Bring dinner. Take a walk.
Join us in shul. Kaddish that first time in services was hard.
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