Meet Yaakov Ray, an 11-year-old from Chicago with an extraordinary mission to interview Holocaust survivors and preserve their stories for future generations. What started as a chance encounter with one survivor has evolved into a profound journey of documenting history while forming meaningful friendships with these elderly witnesses to one of history's darkest chapters.

• Yaakov has interviewed 35 Holocaust survivors in just one year
• He meticulously documents each story through notes, recordings, and photographs
• Beyond collecting testimonies, he forms genuine friendships with survivors
• Many survivors are lonely and deeply appreciate his visits and regular calls
• Yakov organizes monthly Zoom calls for other kids to meet Holocaust survivors
• He's compiling all interviews into a book to be published in about a year and a half
• When faced with rejection from one survivor who thought he was too young, Yakov showed remarkable maturity in understanding
• His mission demonstrates that anyone, regardless of age, can make a meaningful difference

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Ready for a Pesach knowledge showdown that's perfect for the whole family? Our trivia game brings Jewish learning to life through challenging questions that will test what you know about Pesach while keeping everyone entertained from start to finish.

Two teams of kids go head-to-head in our studio – the confident "Pesach Pros" facing off against the determined "Gebruks Girls."

The beauty of this episode is that you can play along right from home. Grab a paper and pen, follow the prompts, and see how your score compares to our studio contestants.

Submit your score at inkrediblekids.org/pesach-trivia for a chance to win fantastic prizes including a $100 Amazon gift card, delicious Popinsanity popcorn, or the beloved Kichel It! family game.

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Avi from London shares his journey of loss after his grandfather's passing three years ago, while author Sarah Miriam Gross discusses her book "Invisible Tribe" for children coping with parental loss and offers guidance on supporting those grieving.

• Avi describes his close relationship with his grandfather "Poppy" and the painful experience of losing him to cancer during COVID
• Avi reflects on his healing process and how we're given "the power to forget such sadness that we won't be sad all the time"
• Sarah Miriam Gross explains how her personal experience of losing her father in first grade inspired her book "Invisible Tribe"
• The concept of the "invisible tribe" represents children who share the experience of loss but cannot be identified from the outside
• Sarah Miriam provides practical advice for being a supportive friend to someone who has experienced loss, emphasizing treating them normally rather than like "fragile crystal"
• Different children respond to grief in unique ways - some maintain normalcy, some constantly reminisce, others become overly serious
• Sensitivity involves balancing normal treatment with awareness of potentially painful topics
• Avi maintains connection to his grandfather by saying brachos aloud and inviting others to respond with "amen"


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