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Condolence card for non-Jewish estranged relative



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Ima2NYM_LTR




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Dec 31 2009, 11:28 am
My step-brother (who I am not on speaking terms with -his choice) is married to a non-Jewish woman, who -while I don't know her, did consent to 'friend' me on facebook.

Yesterday her elderly grandparents died in a house fire. I am going to send her a condolence card, but I want to make sure to word it properly, not to offend (since I really dont know her) and obviously not saying anything overtly Jewish.

any ideas?
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greenfire




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Dec 31 2009, 12:31 pm
sorry for your loss
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louche




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Dec 31 2009, 12:42 pm
I must say it's exceptionally nice of you to want to send condolences to a person who is, in essence, a total stranger. Good for you!

Dear stepsister-in-law,

We were so sorry to hear of the sad loss of your dear grandparents. How you must be grieving for them, taken from you in such a terrible way. May you be comforted in due time, knowing that nothing can hurt them any more. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

In deepest sympathy,
Ima2NYM and family.
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PAMOM




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Dec 31 2009, 12:48 pm
It IS nice of you--you're reaching out to someone in pain. Just say you heard the tragic news and you're so sorry for her loss. I usually add something about knowing the person will be comforted by the happy memories of times shared.
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PAMOM




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Dec 31 2009, 12:49 pm
It IS nice of you--you're reaching out to someone in pain. Just say you heard the tragic news and you're so sorry for her loss. I usually add something about knowing the person will be comforted by the happy memories of times shared.
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Ima2NYM_LTR




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Dec 31 2009, 4:19 pm
louche and pamom,

I took bits and pieces from both of yours-thanks
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