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Friday, Jun 19th 2009
If your daughter reads the American Girl books, you probably already know that Rebecca is the new doll debuted recently by the company. If she plans on reading this new series, here is a snippet from their website:
Rebecca’s family brought their Jewish religion and traditions with them to America, and also traditions and special items from Russia. For example, they have a samovar, which is a large brass urn Russians use for making tea—that’s a Russian tradition. And they collect money in a pushke, or charity box, to help others in need—that’s a Jewish tradition. Another Jewish tradition is celebrating holidays like Hanukkah and Passover, and also cooking special foods like latkes (LOT-keez), or potato pancakes. All these traditions are important to Rebecca, and together they help create the story of her life.
An idea for your family: make your own pushke and allow your daughter to select her own charity.
Here is a website that discusses the pushke:
A pushke is one of many ways people express a commitment to helping their communities philanthropically. By collecting money in one's home regularly — regardless of the amount and, whether for a specific cause or the general community's good — one is fulfilling an obligation to help his or her neighbors. It is considered more credible to develop a habit of giving regularly rather than giving large sums infrequently.
The use of a pushke is meant to further the spirit of philanthropy and righteousness, both in the home and in the community.
Let the coins add up!
Nancy French
Nancy French is an author, commentator, and mother. Her next book, about the year her husband spent in Iraq is due out July 4, 2011. Connect with her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NancyAndersonFrench and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nancyafrench.
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