To combat hate and bigotry, education is key, and thankfully, there is a plethora of resources available, especially online.
The line between respecting diverse religious beliefs and violating the rights and dignity of gays and lesbians is at the center of a debate between gay advocates and the PJ Library over a children’s picture book featuring a family with two fathers.
\”You can sign up and get books once a month just because you\’re a Jewish kid, or because you have a Jewish child. We want people to know that there are no strings attached,\” said Carol Koransky, executive director of the Jewish Federation Valley Alliance.
The High Holy Days can be a confusing time for children. It\’s not easy for them to understand the sense behind the story of a father who almost sacrifices his son or how a chicken can help take away sins. Luckily, the answers to these mysteries and many more can be found in a book — and thanks to the Harold Grinspoon Foundation\’s PJ Library (as in pajamas), parents around the country are getting those books for free.
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