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The festive holiday of Sukkot is named for the booths or huts (sukkot in Hebrew) in which, according to Jewish tradition, the Israelites dwelt during their forty years of wandering in the desert after the Exodus from Egypt.  Sukkot starts the evening of October 16 and...

Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are celebrated together on one day by Reform Jews and over two days by traditional Jews. We celebrate the completion of the annual cycle of reading the Torah. The holiday begins the evening of October 23. Read more about Shemini...

Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are celebrated together on one day (October 24) by Reform Jews and over two days (October 24–25) by traditional Jews. We celebrate the completion of the annual cycle of reading the Torah. The holiday begins the evening of October 24....

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....

For Jewish grandparents in multifaith families, the early winter holiday season can be magical when we celebrate Hanukkah traditions, old and new, with our grandchildren.   Join JGN and 18Doors for a lively holiday conversation with Rabbi Rebecca Joseph that will affirm your importance as a...

Grief for the death of a loved one is often most acute at holiday times when we deeply miss their participation in family traditions. Join Rabbi Melanie Levav of Shomer Collective to explore with grandchildren practical ways to fill these actual and proverbial empty chairs....

JGN and Lab/Shul are proud to co-host this Zoom gathering for grandparents in which we will explore which elements of our Jewish identities matter most to us and how we might model these Jewish jewels for our grandchildren.  Through guided reflection, conversation, and Lab/Shul’s signature everybody-friendly,...

Join JGN and Sasha Kopp Hass of ElevatED for a look at Jewish early childhood education today and how grandparents can extend their grandchildren’s preschool experience into the home.  Among our topics, we will discuss:  Key trends in early childhood education, including the Reggio Emilia...

Join the Jewish Grandparents Network and Susan G. Groner, author and founder of The Parenting Mentor, for an informal conversation about boosting your relationship with the parents of your grandchildren.  Among our many topics, we will discuss: How your children change when they themselves become...

Join JGN and Andrew Davies, award-winning educator and improviser, for an interactive webinar with games and activities to bring the seder to life for grandchildren and families. Andrew will include: Games like “Pharaoh Says,” “Miriam’s Moves,” and “Maror Photo Booth”  Doing the hand motions for...

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: ...

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...