Across time and geography, memory is how we Jews come to understand our past. The Torah elevates memory to mitzvah (commandment) status, for example, Remember the Sabbath day and Do not oppress strangers (remember we were once strangers in Egypt). Our tradition reminds us of...
Passover begins on the evening of April 15, 2022. Once again, this night will truly be different from all other nights. Our updated "Ten-Minute Dayenu Seder" is designed for multi-generational family seders whether held in person, virtually or a combination of both....
This Passover, the Jewish Grandparents Network spotlights the Grandparent Ambassadors of the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit. Terry Kaye, JGN’s Director of Creative Partnerships, spoke with the JCC’s Mikki Frank, Senior Director of Jfamily, and Judy Loebl, Chief Program Officer....
Passover begins on the evening of March 27, 2021 Once again, this night will truly be different from all other nights. We are pleased to offer the updated “Ten Minute Dayenu Virtual Seder” designed for multi-generational families to use on the shared video platform of your choice....
Passover begins on the evening of April 8, 2020. Truly this night will be different from all other nights. We are all struggling with our changed lives. We need to give ourselves permission to do what we can. In that spirit, the Jewish Grandparents Network offers the...
The Jewish Grandparents Network, Seder2020 & Haggadot.com partner to support families and friends to organize online Seders. Step One: Choose a Video Conferencing Site by clicking HERE Need More Help?Facetime Skype WhatsApp WebEx ZoomStep Two: Plan Your Online Seder Click HERE to access the Seder 2020.org site that will walk you...
We are pleased to share these Passover 2020 online resources. Our thanks to the wonderful organizations who provide richness and meaning to our holidays. We invite you to share additional resources either by responding to this post or by emailing info@jewishgrandparents.org. What is Passover?18 Doors ...
The greatest gathering of the Jewish year is nearly upon us and this year, the Passover Seder will be celebrated like no other. Mah Nishtanah Ha-Leila Ha-Zeh, indeed!Most translations of this famous line from the Seder portray it as a question: “Why is this night different from...
A d'var Torah (Torah Discussion) Presented by David Raphael at Congregation Or Hadash, Sandy Springs, GA January 22, 2021Then the LORD said to Moses, “Hold out your arm toward the sky that there may be darkness upon the land of Egypt, a darkness that can be...
