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Linda K. Wertheimer
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Tag Archives: children

Trust, Welcome Parents Who Bring Tots to Temple

By Linda | Published: June 11, 2010
Most of us are considerate enough to take a baby or toddler out of the sanctuary if wailing or whining starts. As Jews, we should roll out the welcome mat for young families, whether they show up for a regular service or Tot Shabbat.
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Rabbi’s small tokens make big connection for toddler

By Linda | Published: April 12, 2010
All it took was some pocket change. In a brief moment, our rabbi connected to our 2-year-old this past Shabbat. Our toddler had no idea that tzedekah meant charity. But he loved it when our rabbi pulled out a handful of change from his pocket, and let Simon pick out coins and stick them [...]
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Teaching tots about Shabbat: Don’t blow out the candles

By Linda | Published: March 12, 2010
Shabbat had little meaning to me as a child. My family never attended a Friday night service, lit candles, or bought challah, and my husband’s family did not either. Shabbat dinner? Neither my husband nor I attended one until we were grown-ups. Now, as parents, we want to make Shabbat a part of our 2-year-old [...]
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