For many, it is a time of togetherness and happiness. For others, especially those walking the path of infertility, it can be a quiet reminder of what they are still waiting for.
Holidays often heighten awareness of family and children, which can stir feelings of grief, longing or isolation for those trying to build a family. Joy and pain can coexist. This Purim, we have an opportunity to hold space for both.
How You Can Offer Support
Supporting someone going through infertility does not require perfect words, but it does require awareness and empathy.
Start with a Simple Check-In
A message saying, “Thinking of you this Purim,” can mean more than you realise. You do not need the perfect words. Letting someone know they are on your mind can ease what may otherwise feel like a very lonely day.
Listen with Compassion
If they choose to share, listen without trying to fix or solve. Avoid advice, comparisons or well-meaning platitudes. Sometimes the greatest gift is simply being heard and understood.
Be Inclusive
Extend invitations without pressure. Be mindful of conversations that are heavily centred on children. Sensitivity helps someone feel included rather than overlooked.
Take a Moment to Understand
Infertility is emotionally complex and often invisible. Learning more about the experience helps you show up with greater empathy and care.
Support 125 Families in Our Community
Purim is about community, about showing up for one another, especially in seasons that feel heavy.
This year, 125 families in our community need fertility support. You can turn your Purim celebration into an act of care by sending a Purim e-card in support of AJFN in lieu of a gift, or as part of your Purim celebration with friends and family. Your gift helps provide emotional support, care packs, peer companions and practical assistance to families navigating infertility.
As families gather, children dress up and joy fills our synagogues and homes, we can also choose to lift those who are still waiting and remind them they are not alone.
