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The Right Blessing: An Identity Story

by Kerry Olitzky

A Shabbat blessing that recognizes Joey

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A Shabbat blessing that recognizes Joey

Joey’s story centers on the moment she tells her family she is not a boy, during a Shabbat blessing that has become difficult for her to hear. The conversation that follows brings her parents’ support into focus, including their agreement to use she and her pronouns while acknowledging that they may make mistakes. A later Shabbat dinner returns to the family ritual with a blessing that recognizes Joey as she is. Jewish practice and a child’s experience of gender identity are woven together through this family story.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 encountering stories about gender identity and family support
  • Families seeking a children’s story connected to Jewish Shabbat traditions

Themes

Gender identityFamily acceptanceJewish Shabbat traditionBeing seen and affirmed

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Book overview

Joey has always felt different, especially when playing with friends like Adam or sitting with the girls at recess. By age nine, she knows she's not a boy, but telling her family is terrifying. One Shabbat evening, Joey's anxiety builds during the family blessing. Unable to bear being called a boy any longer, she stops the ceremony and shares, "I'm not really a boy." Her parents listen closely and, after a heartfelt conversation, offer unconditional love. They agree to use "she" and "her" for Joey. Though they make mistakes, they do their best, and Joey finally feels seen. At the next Shabbat dinner, she receives the blessing she's always wanted.

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