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SUMMARY:Grandparents\, Tell Your Story to the Next Generation: How to Pass on Your Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Join Justin Mertes\, co-founder of legacy-storytelling startup Parable\, for a lively session about the art of preserving your legacy across generations. Discover practical insights and heartfelt guidance about passing on the intangible parts of your life — your wisdom\, knowledge\, values — and your missteps. \nLearn how to handle challenging family narratives and how to foster an inclusive\, engaging environment for having that conversation. \nThrough personal anecdotes\, practical advice\, and interactive discussions\, Justin will help you uncover how to bridge generational gaps\, honor family values\, and pass on your story in ways that your family will cherish forever. \nThis event is presented by the Jewish Grandparents Network in partnership with Grandparents Academy. Learn more about Grandparents Academy: https://www.grandparentsacademy.com/   \n   \nPlease note: This webinar is for adults (to later share the ideas with grandchildren).  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/grandparents-tell-your-story-to-the-next-generation/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T200000
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SUMMARY:Talkback for Professionals: Let There Be Play — Bringing the Torah to Life with Grandchildren
DESCRIPTION:Join JGN and Jonathan Shmidt Chapman\, award-winning Jewish educator\, artist\, and author\, who will draw from his new book Let There Be Play: Bringing the Bible to Life with Young Children (Behrman House). \nJonathan will provide accessible and kid-friendly adaptations of Torah stories and activities that bring the stories and values to life through play with grandchildren \nFollowing the main event\, stay on for a half-hour talkbalk for Jewish professionals about how to take these activities back to your community. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/talkback-for-professionals-let-there-be-play-bringing-the-torah-to-life-with-grandchildren/
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SUMMARY:Let There Be Play: Bringing the Torah to Life with Grandchildren
DESCRIPTION:Often\, grandparents are a primary source of Jewish traditions and values in their families.   \nNow grandparents can learn from the extraordinary Jonathan Shmidt Chapman — JGN’s new Jewish Family Life Education Consultant — how to use play\, creativity\, and hands-on exploration to connect with grandchildren through Torah stories.   \nRegistration for the workshop will enter you into a raffle to win a free copy of Jonathan’s new book Let There Be Play: Bringing the Bible to Life with Young Children (published by Behrman House). \nPlease note: This webinar is for adults (to later share the ideas with grandchildren).  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/let-there-be-play-bringing-the-torah-to-life-with-grandchildren/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T130000
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SUMMARY:One Year Since October 7: How to Talk with Your Teen Grandchildren
DESCRIPTION:Join the Jewish Grandparents Network and The Jewish Education Project for a conversation about best practices for talking to your teen and tween grandchildren as we approach the one-year anniversary of October 7. Explore questions of Israel\, antisemitism\, Zionism\, differing opinions\, generational shifts\, and more. This event will be interactive and will equip you with new ideas for when and how to start these critical conversations. We will also provide you with a written guide with key takeaways and conversation prompts.  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/one-year-since-october-7-how-to-talk-with-your-teen-grandchildren/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Talkback for Professionals: How Play with Grandchildren Can Bring Out the Sweetness of the High Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Join JGN and Sari Kopitnikoff\, experiential educator and game creator\, to get inspired by the many ways grandparents and grandchildren can bring the High Holidays to life and connect through play. \nFollowing the main webinar\, join us for a half-hour talkback with Jewish professionals like you. JGN’s Director of Community Engagement Avery Markel will facilitate a deeper conversation with Sari and you about how to take the activities back to your community: \nLearn how to: \n\n\nAdapt the ideas to strengthen intergenerational families’ home High Holidays celebrations. \n\n\nReimagine your early childhood in-class Rosh Hashanah celebration — and ways to involve grandparents in your pre-school program. \n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/talkback-for-professionals-how-play-with-grandchildren-can-bring-out-the-sweetness-of-the-high-holidays/
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SUMMARY:How Play with Grandchildren Can Bring Out the Sweetness of the High Holidays
DESCRIPTION:This year\, bring Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur to life through play.   \nJoin Sari Kopitnikoff\, an experiential educator and Jewish game designer\, as she shares a variety of creative\, playful (and virtual-friendly!) activities appropriate for children of all ages. Make the holidays come alive and connect with your grandchildren — whether you are together in person or at a distance.  \nPlease note: This webinar is for adults (to later share the ideas with grandchildren).  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/how-play-with-grandchildren-can-bring-out-the-sweetness-of-the-high-holidays/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T130000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Talk with the Chief Zayde Officer
DESCRIPTION:Join David Raphael and the JGN team for an informal meet and greet before Grandparents’ Day! Bring your favorite beverage for a virtual coffee talk. Following a brief update on JGN developments and initiatives\, we welcome your thoughts on the kinds of resources and activities you would find most valuable. Bring your questions and suggestions — we want to hear from you!  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/coffee-talk-with-the-chief-zayde-officer/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Hanukkah Celebration with Grandparents and Grandchildren in the US and Israel
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Israeli artist Hanoch Piven\nHosted by: The Jewish Agency for Israel\, Global Partnership2Gether Network and the Jewish Grandparents Network\nJoin grandparents\, grandchildren\, and family members in Israel and across North America for a joyful Hanukkah gathering. \n\nWelcome by Doron Almog\, Chairman\, the Jewish Agency.\nLighting the 4th Hanukkah candle\, joining together in a prayer for peace\, and singing Hanukkah songs with US musician Naomi Less.\nA creative art activity with acclaimed Israeli artist Hanoch Piven focusing on heroes in our lives.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/hanukkah-celebration-with-grandparents-and-grandchildren-in-the-us-and-israel/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T190000
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SUMMARY:Family Room Live!
DESCRIPTION:The Making of a Mensch: The Crucial Role of Grandparents\, with Jane Isay and Tiffany Shlain
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/family-room-live/
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