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Reading to Cope with Tragedy
at Tree of Life

When faced with the tragic synagogue shooting in our community, many readers will turn to books to find solace in sound thinking and good writing about difficult topics. The following are titles that some of our librarians think might be useful in coping with this loss and with reflecting on and understanding Jewish thinking on grief and finding strength in the face of unimaginable tragedy.…
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Here to Help: Tree of Life * Or L'Simcha, Dor Hadash and New Light Tragedy

One way to help young children cope in the wake of the tragic synagogue shooting in our community is to share books that focus on kindness and tolerance. Reading about the resolution of minor differences or simple acts of generosity and caring may not feel like much in the face of such distressing violence and hate. But reminding children (and ourselves) that there is still…