Welcome to the Jewish
Grandparents Network

Discover joyful experiences for grandparents,
grandchildren, and family members

Our Work

The Jewish Grandparents Network is a national organization that educates, connects, and supports grandparents as essential partners in enriching Jewish life.

We envision a Jewish world that embraces grandparents as vital to our families, our communities, and our future.

The Family Room

Explore the Family Room, a one-of-a-kind virtual space where grandparents, grandchildren, and family members meet, learn, and play together.

Upcoming Events

We seek to infuse our events and experiences with joy and meaning—and fun and silliness—to surprise and delight grandparents and grandchildren of all ages.

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When Grandparents Get Canceled (And What to Do About It)

The sense of loss when grandparents are cut off from children and grandchildren can be devastating. Join JGN and licensed marriage and family therapist associate Rachel Haack for gentle and loving ways to address the pain and take small steps toward reconciliation.  Together, we will explore: ...

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Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Long-Distance Grandparenting

Join Kerry Byrne, PhD, Founder of The Long Distance Grandparent, for a candid and insightful presentation exploring the emotional side of long-distance grandparenting.   Among our topics, we will discuss:    Why you might be feeling such a unique mix of emotions — and how to...

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Recreating Shabbat

Friday evening is the perfect time for grandparents to renew the wise Jewish Shabbat tradition of sharing a meal with their children and grandchildren.  

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Chai Mitzvah Tikkun Leil Shavuot 

Shavuot is a major Jewish holiday celebrated forty-nine days after the second day of Passover. It was originally a harvest festival, but now also commemorates the giving of the Torah. Among Shavuot traditions is to gather with friends and family for a “Tikkun Leil Shavuot”,

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Shavuot Discovery Kit

This interactive guide is designed especially for grandparents and grandchildren (ages 3–8) to use together — either in person or at a distance. The kit offers ideas and activities to bring Shavuot to life through play, imagination, and hands-on discovery. The 15 downloadable pages include:
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B-Mitzvah Project

Grandparents, here’s how you can play a meaningful role in your grandchild’s B-Mitzvah experience.