Dear Ramah Mishpachot (family),
We have spent the past few days reaching out to our mishlachat (Israeli staff), to our Ramahniks living, serving, and studying in Israel, to our alumni, and to our family members and friends as we take in the magnitude of the sorrow surrounding us.
As camp professionals who work with children and teens, we know that many of us are navigating how best to talk with our kids about the events unfolding, how to find the words, how to find the space for our own emotions, how to offer acts of chesed and how to support one another.
What we know to be true is that when we come together as a kehilah (community), we are able to offer comfort and to be comforted. Our joy is increased, and our pain lessened when we join together. The Ramah California community is vibrant and strong, and we will share opportunities to tap into that resilience to show up for Israel and for each other.
Below we will share resources for parents, opportunities for community gathering, and actions we can take.
Supporting our Children and Teens
Our kids and teens are looking to us for cues for how to navigate and process what they are hearing, seeing, and feeling. We can support them by finding age-appropriate ways to open space for conversation and expression, by following their lead in answering questions, by limiting their exposure to videos and imagery, and by offering opportunities to come together and to act.
Coming together as a Community
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Join our Camp Ramah in California family, both in the US and in Israel, as we gather to offer words of prayer, hope, and solidarity for the people of Israel. We will hear from members of our mishlachat and camp family in Israel as well as members of our leadership team.
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