We explore friendship and emotional well-being through conversations with two sets of special guests who share powerful insights on maintaining happiness even when others aren't kind.

• Emma and Ada demonstrate how friendship can thrive despite attending different schools by making intentional time for each other
• Best friends don't need to be exclusive – having other friendships is healthy and necessary
• The Fishmans share how their popular "Bucket Filler" books originated from Nechama's kindergarten bullying experience
• Everyone has an invisible emotional bucket that fills with good feelings when full and empties when sad
• When someone is mean, it's because their bucket is empty – understanding this helps you not take it personally
• Filling others' buckets through kindness automatically fills your own bucket too
• Being "bully-proof" means staying happy despite others' unkindness
• Finding people who make you feel good is more important than forcing yourself into unfriendly groups
• Simple acts like smiles and compliments can significantly impact someone's day
• Parents should work through schools rather than directly contacting bullies' parents

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Meet Yaakov Ray, an 11-year-old from Chicago with an extraordinary mission to interview Holocaust survivors and preserve their stories for future generations. What started as a chance encounter with one survivor has evolved into a profound journey of documenting history while forming meaningful friendships with these elderly witnesses to one of history's darkest chapters.

• Yaakov has interviewed 35 Holocaust survivors in just one year
• He meticulously documents each story through notes, recordings, and photographs
• Beyond collecting testimonies, he forms genuine friendships with survivors
• Many survivors are lonely and deeply appreciate his visits and regular calls
• Yakov organizes monthly Zoom calls for other kids to meet Holocaust survivors
• He's compiling all interviews into a book to be published in about a year and a half
• When faced with rejection from one survivor who thought he was too young, Yakov showed remarkable maturity in understanding
• His mission demonstrates that anyone, regardless of age, can make a meaningful difference

Don't forget to visit inkrediblekids.org/unmuted to get your tickets for "Unmuted: The Experience" - an immersive celebration for families featuring Benny Friedman, Joey Newcomb, Moshe Tischler, Ari Kunstler, the Mendy Hershkowitz Band, hosted by Simcha on Wheels on June 24th at the Ritz Theater, New Jersey.

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Ready for a Pesach knowledge showdown that's perfect for the whole family? Our trivia game brings Jewish learning to life through challenging questions that will test what you know about Pesach while keeping everyone entertained from start to finish.

Two teams of kids go head-to-head in our studio – the confident "Pesach Pros" facing off against the determined "Gebruks Girls."

The beauty of this episode is that you can play along right from home. Grab a paper and pen, follow the prompts, and see how your score compares to our studio contestants.

Submit your score at inkrediblekids.org/pesach-trivia for a chance to win fantastic prizes including a $100 Amazon gift card, delicious Popinsanity popcorn, or the beloved Kichel It! family game.

Don't forget to check out our family-friendly films at ikfilm.org – perfect viewing for those relaxing Chol HaMoed evenings!

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