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The Lion and the Bird

BIG QUESTION

What does kindness look like?

The lion and the bird book cover

 

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When wounded Bird finds himself in Lion’s garden, kindness and empathy lead the way toward a beautiful relationship. But eventually Bird needs to rejoin his flock, and Lion is left all alone. What new forms will the friends’ kindness now take?

 

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Jewish values

Kindness – Chesed

Judaism believes that the world could not exist without kindness and that we should constantly strive to help others.

  • What is something kind you noticed at school, work, or home today?

 

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Prepare for kindness

Ready a kindness kit to comfort a person in need at a moment’s notice. Decorate a small shopping bag or basket. Fill it with bandages, wipes, and comforting items, such as stuffed animals, books, or goodies like tea and honey. Add in silly jokes or heart cut-outs.

 

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Resources

TEACHING KINDNESS

How teaching kindness reduces bullying
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Benefits of being kind
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