PJ Library and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation have a deep, unshakable connection to the State of Israel. We are proud to share stories with families around the globe that celebrate Israel and promote a sense of responsibility to the country and its people. And we are proud to reach hundreds of thousands of Israeli children and their families each month through PJ Library’s Hebrew-language counterpart, Sifriyat Pijama, and Arabic-language companion program, Maktabat al-Fanoos.
Related: PJ Library's Israel Hub
If you are struggling, as many of us do, to navigate conversations about events in Israel with your children or grandchildren, we’ve compiled a shortlist of resources below.
Statement from HGF President Winnie Sandler Grinspoon 10.16.23
How to Talk to Kids
Processing the horrific attack on Israel is difficult. Explaining it to a child can feel borderline impossible. It’s helpful to:
- Take the cues from your child
- Model calm
- Be reassuring
- Help children express their feelings
- Be developmentally appropriate
If you are struggling, as many of us are, to navigate conversations about events in Israel with your children or grandchildren, the below links and resources may be helpful:
Resources for Grown-ups
It can feel so fraught for parents, educators, and colleagues to address concerns and questions that young children may have. The following resources offer both expert-level as well as peer-to-peer support for adults navigating these complex conversations.
Embrace Jewish Joy
It's important to remember that we can hold both the pain of this moment as well as every day moments of Jewish joy and pride.
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