Not Invited

Question

Is it normal for a Rebetzin to don’t invite some shul attendants to her kids bar/bat mitzvas. My point is that some people might get hurt feelings for not being invited

Answer

Shalom!

Thank you for your question.

I am sorry to hear that you feel slighted.

I am sure that the rabbi and rebbetzin did not mean to upset or exclude anyone.

A rabbi and rebbetzin are normal people just like everyone else, and sometimes they unintentionally make decisions that some people might find insulting.

Let us judge favorably that they have their reasons for the guests they chose to invite, maybe because of financial reasons etc.

You might also want to consider approaching the rabbi/rebbetzin privately and respectfully telling them how you feel. Indeed, sometimes sharing our feelings will make us feel better.


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