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Educator Connects Tisha B'Av to Personal Losses to Help Children Understand
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 days ago
What happened
Educator Avinoam Harash encourages parents to relate Tisha B'Av to personal and contemporary experiences of loss and hardship to help children understand its significance. He uses real-life examples of family struggles, loneliness, and trauma to connect the ancient tragedy to modern life, aiming to make the day meaningful for youth.
- 01Avinoam Harash advises parents to personalize Tisha B'Av by linking it to individual pain and loss.
- 02He provides examples like domestic conflict, divorce, infertility, and PTSD to explain the day's relevance.
- 03Harash connects personal tragedies to collective memories of Tisha B'Av, including historical and recent events.
- 04He stresses the importance of making Tisha B'Av accessible and meaningful for children and teenagers.
- 05Harash invites educators and parents to join a group focused on adolescent education about Tisha B'Av.
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