Dear Jewesses, I'd argue that a fondness for Jewish babysitters doesn't automatically mean a distrust of non-Jews. In my post, I pointed out that it's easy (and recommended) to find babysitters from circles in which we feel comfortable. If that happens to be the youth group members at synagogue or teachers at our JCC, wonderful! That means our children will feel comfortable with those sitters as well. Of course, many others will find the most comfort in circles such as their neighborhood association, sports teams or book clubs. As usual, our children's comfort and references are the most important factors. Thanks for reading! Ask Shuli
Dear Jewesses, I'd argue that a fondness for Jewish babysitters doesn't automatically mean a distrust of non-Jews. In my post, I pointed out that it's easy (and recommended) to find babysitters from circles in which we feel comfortable. If that happens to be the youth group members at synagogue or teachers at our JCC, wonderful! That means our children will feel comfortable with those sitters as well. Of course, many others will find the most comfort in circles such as their neighborhood association, sports teams or book clubs. As usual, our children's comfort and references are the most important factors. Thanks for reading! Ask Shuli