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One UK school has asked parents not to accompany their kids to school without being dressed “appropriately in day wear” first.

Principal wants dress code for parents—no PJs allowed

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There may not be any Hanukkah candles (or many Jews!) in her small town, but Karen Green is still determined to pass her Jewish culture on to her daughters.

Why I teach my kids Jewish culture

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