Shaina's Kinder World

27/08/2026

Jewish singing sensation, Avraham Fried took time to give Shaina a private mini-concert!

26/08/2026

Shaina LOVED her first-ever Avraham Fried concert.
She had a massive smile from the start, clapping along with the music, staying up way past her bedtime.

And she got to give the Jewish music superstar one of her Kindness Cards!

We were blown away by the way he made a point of inviting kids with special needs to sing and dance with him on stage.

22/08/2026

Are you feeling the same positive vibesv as Shaina for the coming week.

20/08/2026

Shaina visited her legendary paediatrician, now retired, Dr Kussel this week.
A kohen, Dr Kussel took the opportunity to give her a special blessing.

19/08/2026

Shaina adores Leah Altein Lipskar, who was her incredible principal in nursery school.

Leah now heads up a high school.

Shaina went to visit, and we were astounded to find get rainbow- the first time she really coloured in properly- on Leah's wall.

It's a truly motivational poster. And very emotional to see.

18/08/2026

She's all smiles now, but will she agree to wear her glasses?
Turns out, she needs a higher prescription, and should be wearing them full-time.
It will be tricky...

06/08/2026

We had to wrap our heads around the "achievement" of Shaina doing a three-piece puzzle.

“Yes”, we proudly told Shaina’s teacher, “She can do puzzles!” We meant simple puzzles. Of course, she can complete peg puzzles designed for ages 18-36 months. Jigsaws…

24/07/2026

Shaina seems to think I could pray better.

I need to concentrate better on my prayers. Or, at least Shaina thinks so… “Tatti, Tatti, Tatti, Tatti!” Shaina pushes up against my left arm, shifting me off balance. I try to retain my focu…

14/07/2026

Can Shaina read?

Kinda.

“Is it Shabbos yet?” Relax, it’s only Tuesday. If you grew up with classic Jewish storybooks, you might recognise that line. It’s the title of a popular Jewish children’s book, on…

27/05/2026

always goes out of his way to visit Shaina and sing for her. He's her favourite singer, and it's not only because of his beautiful voice.

Shaina knows a kind soul when she meets one. These two have a deep connection.