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ello and welcome to the latest issue of Kiddish.
May is upon us and the days are getting longer. Soon your fabulous family will be welcoming summer and saying “goodbye” to their jam-packed
school schedule days. All you have before you are languid summer days filled with long leisurely naps right? As if! Summertime means “overtime” for many parents and without the rigors of a school schedule, we are forced to find ways to occupy those clever little minds. Summer camps are a great option. So are family fun activities that you can do right in
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your own homes or backyards. Take a look at our cool crafting ideas that help celebrate your Jewish heritage and check out an interesting take on love and violence in the media. With more time at home, it’s important to keep your family away from endless hours of T.V. and instead, engaged and busy this summer. Enjoy!
— Tracey Armstrong Gorsky, Editor in Chief
Editor Tracey Armstrong Gorsky is the managing editor for JLife and former editor and writer for Making Waves, Pet Product News, Veterinary Practice News and Surfing Magazine. She brings over ten years of writing and editing experience to Kiddish magazine and holds a Masters in Business Administration.
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