Jewish holiday guide to friends, family of childless people - opinion

Holidays are a difficult time for all those living with childlessness and infertility. Imagine how much more difficult it may be within the Jewish community.

A FESTIVELY-SET table: If you are having someone over on the holidays who is childless, treat them like everyone else. Don’t offer extra advice, tips, questions, or mercy; just a friendly welcome, says the writer.

(photo credit: Rabbi Elchanan Poupko)

ByRABBI ELCHANAN POUPKO

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 01:44

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