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Israeli Rabbi to visit Newtown to discuss resilience after tragedy

A Rabbi and his wife who lost their own son to violence in Israel  will speak with family members of the Sandy Hook shooting and others this Sunday at the Congregation Adath Israel in Newtown at 4:30 PM.  The talk is called Building Resilience After Tragedy.  The Newtown Interfaith Clergy Association is also sponsoring the event, which is open to the public.

 

Rabbi Seth and Sherri Mandell lost their 13-year old son Koby in the Jerusalem hills 12 years ago. Since their sons brutal murder, they have devoted their lives to helping the survivors and the families of victims of similar violence in Israel and around the world.

 

Rabbi and Mrs. Mandell have developed an approach to helping children cope with loss and trauma in the safety of summer camp programs. They also offer support groups and therapy groups for grieving parents. They have a charitable foundation established in their sons name called the Koby Mandell Foundation.

 

Congregation Adath Israel Rabbi Shaul Pravor says they will speak with the families one on one also and there is also a musical portion of the program. 

 

For more information on the Mandells and on the work they do, visit their website.

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