![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Another lesson in the book touches upon the highest form of Tzedakah (charity) reached in Jewish life, which is giving anonymously. During a time of draught, they worry for one another and find a lovely and surprising way to demonstrate their compassion, further deepening their connection. Both of the women grow and sell dates, and care for one another. One is Jewish & the other is Muslim, and they connect despite their differences. This story is about two women, Yaffa & Fatima, who are neighbors and dear friends. Our continuously shifting and seemingly smaller world must find a way to integrate those who seem “other” to us. The value the book conveys is B’Tzelem Elohim, the teaching that God created all people as equals. One of my favorite PJ Library books contains the most compelling lesson for our times, entitled Yaffa & Fatima – Shalom, Salaam, adapted by Fawzia Gilani-Williams, with beautiful illustrations by Chaira Fedele. ![]()
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