Survive Yom Kippur with Kids!

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How on earth you are going to fast, pray and reflect while feeding and entertaining your children? GOOD QUESTION. It is hard, but with some preparation it can be survivable. Here are our best tips:

At Home:

1. Set the table the night before
2. Create snacks and meals that kids can manage themselves
3. For breakfast, pour cereal in bowls, cover with a napkin and leave it on the table. Put cups with the right amount of milk for cereal in the fridge
4. For snacks, have cut up fruits and vegetables in transparent, easy to open containers or baggies
5. Buy a new game, puzzle or book
6. Have quiet games that your child enjoys and can play with independently within sight, reachable, and organized enticingly

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