GRANDPARENTS CIRCLE — Jewish grandparents whose grandchildren are being raised in intermarried households can play a big role in shaping the Jewish identities of their grandchildren. If you’re such a grandparent, you are not in this alone.
To talk it out with your peers, and to address the challenges and opportunities of being a Jewish grandparent of children being raised in interfaith families, join the free Grandparents Circle email listserve at www.GrandparentsCircle.org. The Grandparents Circle welcome your voice in the conversation!
MORE SIGNATURES NEEDED — It has come to my attention that the Cohen family of Houston is facing a battle none of us should have to go through. Their 6-year-old son Refael Elish is battling aggressive brain cancer. Having recently received the devastating news from their doctors that “there is nothing more we can do for him,” the Cohens are turning to a last resort — Antineoplaston Therapy at the Burzyinski Clinic. However, the FDA pulled their approval for this treatment in 2012 pending further clinical trials. We are told that the FDA is nearing approval to resume this treatment, but Refael Elisha does not have time to wait.
The FDA has the power to approve a “compassionate use exemption” so Refael Elisha can undergo this therapy to try and save his life. One way to support Refael Elisha is by signing the petition asking the FDA to grant this exemption so he can continue to fight for his life. For more information visit https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/authorize-fda-grant-compassionate-use-exemption-refael-elisha-cohen-antineoplaston-therapy/BVSP1ZkW.
