Welcome to an episode of The Jews Next Dor! Our gest today is Rav Yaakov Neuburger. Rav Yaakov is Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshiva University and Rabbi at Congregation Beth Abraham. We are talking about how to vacation and still show compassion and solidarity in times of crisis.

Rav Yaakov provides advice on adjusting vacation plans to support Israelis facing hardship. We discuss simple ways to connect kids to the situation through simple creative projects. Offer your kids a refreshing change from typical vacations while sending an important message of solidarity.

Tune in to hear more!

00:00 Introduction

01:17 How do we approach our vacations this year?

05:18 Showing support to Jews in Israel

08:56 What should a vacation look like?

11:22 We are not being deprived, we are contributing

13:33 Posting on social media

14:22 Share with kids your thoughts and feelings

17:22 Focus on what you should not what you shouldn’t be doing

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