The Dreaded “Covid-Positive” Note from School

In this time of COVID-19, most families will receive notifications about classmates and daycare friends testing positive. Guided by the Jewish values of pikuah nefesh (preserving good health), bikur cholim (visiting the sick) and lashon hara (guarding against gossip), parents can support their children and their classmates through quarantine and recovery.

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Why We Chose This Book: A Sick Day for Amos McGee

Have you ever wondered how we pick the books you find in your PJ Library envelopes? This post is part of a series from the PJ Library Book Selection Committee. Learn more about why we selected A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead, for the PJ Library catalog.

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