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SUMMARY:The Power of Grandparent-Grandchild Interactions: Learning from and Teaching Each Other
DESCRIPTION:As grandparents\, we all want to build deep relationships with our grandchildren. Master educators Dr. Orit Kent and Allison Cook will show us how the traditional model of “havruta” study (learning one-on-one in pairs) can help us achieve exactly that. (Havruta means “friendship” or “companionship” in Aramaic.)  \nTogether we will explore a model for havruta conversations that help uncover the unique potential for grandparents and grandchildren to teach and learn from one another.   \nTechniques in this workshop will apply to grandchildren ages 4 through teen. They will also be useful for both in-person meet ups and for grandparents who connect with their grandchildren from a distance. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/the-power-of-grandparent-grandchild-interactions-learning-from-and-teaching-each-other/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240614
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SUMMARY:Shavuot
DESCRIPTION:Shavuot commemorates the Israelites receiving the Torah on Mount Sinai seven weeks after leaving Egypt. \nAn ancient pilgrimage holiday\, Shavuot is also a celebration of the spring harvest. \nTraditional communities celebrate Shavuot for two days; liberal communities for one day.
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/shavuot-2/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240620
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CREATED:20240614T155804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T144033Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth National Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth National Independence Day is a federal holiday commemorating the official ending of slavery in the United States in 1865.
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/juneteenth/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240705
DTSTAMP:20240617T154744Z
CREATED:20240617T154744Z
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SUMMARY:July 4
DESCRIPTION:Independence Day (also called July 4) is a federal holiday commemorating the Declaration of Independence and the establishment of the United States.
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/july-4/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T140000
DTSTAMP:20240821T135657Z
CREATED:20240819T150435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T135657Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T200000
DTSTAMP:20240715T182837Z
CREATED:20240715T182837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T182837Z
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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:20240917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T203000
DTSTAMP:20240722T141217Z
CREATED:20240722T141217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T141217Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T134500
DTSTAMP:20240913T204945Z
CREATED:20240913T204945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T204945Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241005
DTSTAMP:20240710T181956Z
CREATED:20230710T174921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T181956Z
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SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah
DESCRIPTION:Rosh Hashanah\, the Jewish New Year\, is a joyful and introspective occasion. It is the start of the High Holiday period — also known as the Days of Awe — ending with Yom Kippur\, the Day of Atonement.Among Rosh Hashanah traditions\, we hear the sounding of the shofar (ram’s horn) and traditionally dip apples in honey to symbolize a sweet new year.   \nEnjoy JGN’s High Holidays Discovery Kit.  \nRead more about Rosh Hashanah here.  \nArt by Deborah Zemke
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/rosh-hashanah-2023/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTSTAMP:20240710T182737Z
CREATED:20230710T181135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T182737Z
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SUMMARY:Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidrei)
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URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/erev-yom-kippur-kol-nidrei/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241013
DTSTAMP:20240926T144504Z
CREATED:20230710T180618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T144504Z
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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur
DESCRIPTION:Yom Kippur\, the Day of Atonement\, is the most solemn day on the Jewish calendar. We devote the day to introspection and repentance. Many people fast on Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur ends with the sounding of the shofar (ram’s horn).
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/yom-kippur-3/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T200000
DTSTAMP:20240814T180136Z
CREATED:20240814T160710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T180136Z
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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:20241015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T203000
DTSTAMP:20240826T164153Z
CREATED:20240826T163923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T164153Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018
DTSTAMP:20241007T200916Z
CREATED:20241007T141654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T200916Z
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SUMMARY:Sukkot
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nSukkot starts the evening of October 16 and concludes on October 23. \nRead more about Sukkot here.  \nPhotograph courtesy of Union for Reform Judaism
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/sukkot-4/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025
DTSTAMP:20241007T200856Z
CREATED:20241007T142503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T200856Z
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SUMMARY:Sh’mini Atzeret and Simchat Torah (Liberal)
DESCRIPTION:Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are celebrated together on one day by Reform Jews and over two days by traditional Jews. \nWe celebrate the completion of the annual cycle of reading the Torah. \nThe holiday begins the evening of October 23. \nRead more about Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah here.  \nPhotograph courtesy of the Union for Reform Judaism
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/shmini-atzeret-and-simchat-torah-liberal/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241026
DTSTAMP:20241007T200756Z
CREATED:20241007T142922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T200756Z
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SUMMARY:Simchat Torah (Traditional)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe celebrate the completion of the annual cycle of reading the Torah. \nThe holiday begins the evening of October 24. \nRead more about Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah here.  \nPhotographer Stephanie Fink
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/simchat-torah-traditional/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T200000
DTSTAMP:20240925T145328Z
CREATED:20240924T154308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T145328Z
UID:10000170-1731438000-1731441600@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T201500
DTSTAMP:20241030T164112Z
CREATED:20241022T161004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T164112Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Hanukkah in Multifaith Families: A Grandparenting Conversation
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nJoin JGN and 18Doors for a lively holiday conversation with Rabbi Rebecca Joseph that will affirm your importance as a Jewish role model and guide and help you connect with warm\, loving feelings even in uncomfortable or deeply conflicted situations.  \n18Doors and the Jewish Grandparents Network are pleased to co-host this event. The Jewish Grandparents Network is a national organization that educates\, connects\, and supports grandparents as essential partners in enriching Jewish life. 18Doors is a non-profit organization that cultivates belonging and inclusion in Jewish spaces for people in interfaith relationships and offers an entry point to Jewish life for interfaith couples and families. \n   \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/navigating-hanukkah-in-multifaith-families-a-grandparenting-conversation/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T200000
DTSTAMP:20241223T222405Z
CREATED:20241112T210604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T222405Z
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SUMMARY:Filling the Empty Chair: Honoring and remembering grandparents and loved ones who have died
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will also address how to incorporate family stories about earlier generations into your regular conversations with grandchildren and ways in which Jewish wisdom and tradition encourage keeping grandparents’ memories alive for the next generations. \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/filling-the-empty-chair-honoring-and-remembering-grandparents-and-loved-ones-who-have-died/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T203000
DTSTAMP:20250113T161521Z
CREATED:20241223T215204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T161521Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Becoming: Finding Creativity\, Meaning\, and Identity as Grandparents
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThrough guided reflection\, conversation\, and Lab/Shul’s signature everybody-friendly\, God-optional approach to sacred text and ritual\, we will connect with fellow lifelong learners as we brainstorm creative approaches to passing down the stories of our lives and their intersection with our ancestral stories.  \n  \n \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/the-art-of-becoming-finding-creativity-meaning-and-identity-as-grandparents/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T171500
DTSTAMP:20250122T144706Z
CREATED:20250121T172216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T144706Z
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SUMMARY:Grandparents and Jewish Early Childhood Programs: Partners in Building Jewish Family Life
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nAmong our topics\, we will discuss:  \n\nKey trends in early childhood education\, including the Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches. \nHow to build a more fully rounded Jewish experience at home to magnify what grandchildren do at preschool.  \nWays grandparents can get involved and give back to their grandchild’s early childhood program. \n\n  \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/grandparents-and-jewish-early-childhood-programs-partners-in-building-jewish-family-life/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T200000
DTSTAMP:20250113T162228Z
CREATED:20250113T161239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T162228Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Your Relationship with Your Adult Children (the Parents of Your Grandchildren)
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nAmong our many topics\, we will discuss: \n\nHow your children change when they themselves become parents and how your relationship with them changes too.\nThe importance of respecting the parents’ choices\, how to be a good listening partner\, and how to carefully choose the words you use.\nReconciling your own wishes and desires — and household rules — with what the parents expect.\n\n  \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/navigating-your-relationship-with-your-adult-children-the-parents-of-your-grandchildren/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T201500
DTSTAMP:20250220T204956Z
CREATED:20250211T182800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T204956Z
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SUMMARY:Improvise Your Seder: How Games and Play Can Make Passover Memorable for Grandchildren and Families
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAndrew will include: \n\nGames like “Pharaoh Says\,” “Miriam’s Moves\,” and “Maror Photo Booth” \nDoing the hand motions for the order of the seder\nNew and different Afikoman activities\nHow our own interpretations of Passover rituals can encourage our grandkids to add their voices\, energy\, and playfulness too\n\nPlease fill out the information below and you will receive the Zoom Join link in the Confirmation page and email after you register. \n \n  \n  \n  \nImprovise Your Seder: How Games and Play Can Make Passover Memorable for Grandchildren and Families
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/improvise-your-seder-how-games-and-play-can-make-passover-memorable-for-grandchildren-and-families/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T200000
DTSTAMP:20250309T005213Z
CREATED:20250220T210955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T005213Z
UID:10000180-1747249200-1747252800@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:When Grandparents Get Canceled (And What to Do About It)
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nTogether\, we will explore:  \n\nThe reasons that families become estranged\, including warning signs \nWhy there is social support for cutting off a parent and the concept of “virtuous victimhood” \nHelpful ways grandparents can mentally frame their situation (Hint: “Fair” doesn’t factor in) \nWhy it is helpful to see ourselves as 100% responsible for the relationship \nFirst steps toward reconciliation \nLong-term estrangement and how to cope \n\nRachel will also recommend helpful books and articles.   \nWe invite you to send your questions in advance to Terry Kaye\, te***@***********************rk.org We will keep them anonymous. Rachel will address as many questions as she is able to in our time together.  \nPlease fill out the information below and you will receive the Zoom Join link in the Confirmation page and email after you register. \n \n  \n  \n  \nWhen Grandparents Get Canceled (And What to Do About It)
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/when-grandparents-get-canceled-and-what-to-do-about-it/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T200000
DTSTAMP:20250527T175327Z
CREATED:20250408T195150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T175327Z
UID:10000181-1749150000-1749153600@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Long-Distance Grandparenting
DESCRIPTION:Join Kerry Byrne\, PhD\, Founder of The Long Distance Grandparent\, for a candid and insightful presentation exploring the emotional side of long-distance grandparenting.   \nAmong our topics\, we will discuss:    \n\nWhy you might be feeling such a unique mix of emotions — and how to embrace them with compassion.   \nCoping strategies that have helped others process feelings of grief\, sadness\, and disconnection.   \nThoughtful approaches to helping your grandchildren navigate their own feelings of missing you\, including strategies for saying goodbye after visits in an emotionally supportive way.\n\nPlease fill out the information below and you will receive the Zoom Join link in the Confirmation page and email after you register. \n \n  \n  \n  \nNavigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Long-Distance Grandparenting\n​Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Long-Distance Grandparenting
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/navigating-the-emotional-rollercoaster-of-long-distance-grandparenting/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T201500
DTSTAMP:20250718T200533Z
CREATED:20250530T151042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T200533Z
UID:10000182-1754506800-1754511300@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Connecting with Your Teen Grandchild in the Age of Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Digital technologies are deeply woven into the fabric of teen life today\, yet many grandparents feel disconnected from this crucial aspect of their grandchildren’s world.   \nErica Hruby and Rivkah Schack from The Jewish Education Project will present digital literacy fundamentals (understanding the platforms\, language\, and cultural norms of teen online spaces) and will address common challenges grandparents face — from deciphering “insult culture” to understanding how teens cultivate online personas. They will offer practical communication strategies that respect teens’ independence while strengthening your relationship.  \nPlease fill out the information below and you will receive the Zoom Join link in the Confirmation after you register. \nConnecting with Your Teen Grandchild in the Age of Social Media
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/connecting-with-your-teen-grandchild-in-the-age-of-social-media/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T210000
DTSTAMP:20250725T202152Z
CREATED:20250725T202152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T202152Z
UID:10000184-1757014200-1757019600@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:JFF Heart to Table - Legacy of Love Webinar for Hopeful Grandparents
DESCRIPTION:Are you a hopeful or current grandparent of someone navigating infertility or a family-building journey? The Jewish Fertility Foundation invites you to a powerful and heartfelt webinar designed just for you. Discover practical tips and meaningful insights from professionals and those who’ve walked this path. You’ll learn how to support your loved ones—and yourself—with compassion\, confidence\, and love. \nReal stories. Expert advice. A community that understands.  \nDon’t miss this chance to be part of the Legacy of Love.  \nRegister your spot now! \n \n 
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/jff-heart-to-table-legacy-of-love-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T200000
DTSTAMP:20250630T162204Z
CREATED:20250630T154741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T162204Z
UID:10000183-1757530800-1757534400@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Grandparenting with Grace: Organizing Your Home and Heart for the Jewish New Year
DESCRIPTION:Join JGN and Amy Bergman\, professional home — and life — organizer\, who will help us explore how to prepare our homes and hearts for the New Year with purpose by embracing Jewish values like chesed (loving-kindness)\, hachnasat orchim (hospitality)\, and kavanah (intention/presence).  \nAmy will include how to:  \n\nCreate welcoming physical spaces for in-person visits\, for example\, setting up a kid-friendly holiday corner \nPrepare sensory-friendly zones for downtime \nMaintain our own routines for balance and grounding \nHave meaningful interactions with grandchildren at a distance \n\nPlease fill out the information below and you will receive the Zoom Join link in the Confirmation page and email after you register. \n \n  \n  \n  \nGrandparenting with Grace: Organizing Your Home and Heart for the Jewish New Year\n \n 
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/grandparenting-with-grace-organizing-your-home-and-heart-for-the-jewish-new-year/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T140000
DTSTAMP:20250915T190124Z
CREATED:20250804T142127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T190124Z
UID:10000185-1761051600-1761055200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:How Your Jewish Life Stories Can Impact Your Grandchildren’s Jewish Identity
DESCRIPTION:Grandparents have a hidden treasure they unearth every time they share a personal or family Jewish life story: the active transmission of values.   \nDasee Berkowitz\, sought-after educator and facilitator and author of Becoming a Soulful Parent: A path to the wisdom within\, will show grandparents how sharing family stories — where they came from\, challenges and successes that the family has experienced over the years — ​​​​can greatly impact grandchildren\, especially when done in partnership with the parents. Dasee will also present creative ways to transmit these treasures to grandchildren — through letter-writing\, informal conversations\, and video.  \nPlease fill out the information below and you will receive the Zoom Join link in the Confirmation page and email after you register. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHow Your Jewish Life Stories Can Impact Your Grandchildren’s Jewish Identity
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/how-your-jewish-life-stories-can-impact-your-grandchildrens-jewish-identity/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T134500
DTSTAMP:20250912T170856Z
CREATED:20250912T170856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T170856Z
UID:10000186-1762952400-1762955100@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:The Floor Is Yours! Listening Session with JGN’s New Executive Director Debra S. Weinberg
DESCRIPTION:Come meet JGN’s new Executive Director Debra (Debs) Weinberg and hear about her exciting plans for JGN’s future.    \nMost important\, Debs wants to hear from you!   \nTogether we will chat about what you need from JGN. How best can we support you in your role as a grandparent? What do you wish JGN could help you with?  \nPlease fill out the information below and you will receive the Zoom Join link in the Confirmation page and email after you register. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThe Floor Is Yours! Listening Session with JGN’s New Executive Director Debra S. Weinberg
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/the-floor-is-yours-listening-session-with-jgns-new-executive-director-debra-s-weinberg/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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