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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231207
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SUMMARY:Hanukkah 1st candle
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URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/hanukkah-1st-candle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T200000
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SUMMARY:At a Distance: Practical and Meaningful Ways to Build Relationships with Your Grandchildren Who Live Far Away
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique presentation from the Founder of The Long Distance Grandparent\, Kerry Byrne\, PhD\, about how to create and nurture strong bonds from a distance.  \nGrandchildren need their grandparents now more than ever. Please join us for this inspiring session\, complete with demonstrations and a follow-up guide that you can start using immediately to strengthen bonds and show-up in ways that matter most for your grandchildren.  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/at-a-distance-practical-and-meaningful-ways-to-build-relationships-with-your-grandchildren-who-live-far-away/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231125
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day
DESCRIPTION:Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States\, celebrating the blessings of the past year. Traditionally\, Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and express gratitude for what we have.
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/thanksgiving-day/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T210000
DTSTAMP:20231108T214454Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Antisemitism Today: Guidance and Support for Parents of Young Children
DESCRIPTION:For parents and grandparents of children under 10 years old \nThursday\, November 16\, 8:00 pm ETREGISTER HERE \nDr. Betsy StoneBetsy Stone\, a retired psychologist\, is an engaging speaker whose passion for wellness in the lives of families has brought her invitations to teach throughout North America and Europe. She leads groups for clergy\, as they navigate the complexities of their personal and professional roles\, as well as serving as a Scholar in Residence for Congregations and Clergy groups.
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/navigating-antisemitism-today-guidance-and-support-for-parents-of-young-children/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T200000
DTSTAMP:20231108T170046Z
CREATED:20230923T181136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T170046Z
UID:10000153-1700161200-1700164800@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:You're a Grandparent! A Personal Jewish Ritual to Mark Your New Role
DESCRIPTION:Whether you became a grandparent yesterday or years ago\, it is likely that much has changed — including your own role in the family\, your relationship with the parents of your grandchild\, and your view of your place in the world and your legacy.   \nLed by Rabbi Amalia Mark of Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters Community Mikveh\, we will share our life experience as we explore the ways becoming a grandparent has changed you. Then\, we will mark this Shehecheyanu moment with a short\, at-home water ceremony based on the ancient Jewish ritual of mikveh\, bringing together body\, heart\, and soul.  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/and-you-shall-draw-water-with-joy-a-ceremony-for-becoming-a-grandparent/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T140000
DTSTAMP:20231108T214538Z
CREATED:20231108T191722Z
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SUMMARY:Meeting the Moment: Antisemitism and Your Children
DESCRIPTION:For parents and grandparents of tweens and teens \nMonday\, November 13\, 1:00 pm ETREGISTER HERE \nDr. Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath\, Ed.D. Dr. Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath\, Ed.D.\, is the Senior Director of Knowledge\, Ideas and Learning at The Jewish Education Project. She is the author of #antisemitism: Coming of Age During the Resurgence of Hate\, a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award in the category of Education and Jewish Identity.
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/meeting-the-moment-antisemitism-and-your-children/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T130000
DTSTAMP:20231012T175732Z
CREATED:20231012T175732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T175732Z
UID:10000157-1697630400-1697634000@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Facing Crisis in Israel: Talking with Our Grandchildren about Difficult Times
DESCRIPTION:The recent terrorist attacks in Israel and the potential for a major war with Hamas is frightening to all of us — and it may be especially difficult for our grandchildren. In this session\, Dr. Sharona Maital will discuss the similarities and differences in the ways we and our grandchildren experience crises. Based on her extensive experience working with children in Israel\, especially in times of crisis\, including now\, Dr. Maital will present resources that promote resilience. She will offer some practical tips for talking with our children about these terrible events. There will be an opportunity for participants to share their thoughts and feelings and to practice some of the techniques to promote open communication with our grandchildren. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/facing-crisis-in-israel-talking-to-our-grandchildren-about-difficult-times/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T200000
DTSTAMP:20230901T185941Z
CREATED:20230901T185941Z
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UID:10000147-1697569200-1697572800@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:How Emotions Affect Your Grandchild’s Behavior (and What You Can Do About It)
DESCRIPTION:Join JGN and Patty Wipfler\, founder of Hand in Hand Parenting\, as we discuss the new things we’re learning about what young children most need from those who love them. We’ll talk about young children’s behavior\, how to decode it\, and how to respond in ways that help them surmount the emotional hurdles in their lives. We’ll also talk about supporting your adult children who are doing the best job of parenting they know how.   \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/how-emotions-affect-your-grandchilds-behavior-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231009
DTSTAMP:20230919T161116Z
CREATED:20230919T161116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T161116Z
UID:10000150-1696723200-1696809599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Simchat Torah (Conservative)
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URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/simchat-torah-conservative-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231008
DTSTAMP:20230919T210921Z
CREATED:20230919T160317Z
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UID:10000149-1696636800-1696723199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
DESCRIPTION:Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are celebrated together on one day by Reform Jews and over two days by Conservative Jews. \nWe celebrate the completion of the annual cycle of reading the Torah. \nThe holiday begins the evening of October 6. \nRead more about Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah here.  \nPhotograph courtesy of the Union for Reform Judaism
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/shemini-atzeret-and-simchat-torah-2/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231007
DTSTAMP:20230919T211058Z
CREATED:20230919T153128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T211058Z
UID:10000148-1696032000-1696636799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
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 September 29 and concludes on October 6. \nRead more about Sukkot here.  \nPhotograph courtesy of Seth Buchbinder
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/sukkot-3/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230916
DTSTAMP:20230710T181002Z
CREATED:20230710T181002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T181002Z
UID:10000144-1694736000-1694822399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Erev Rosh Hashanah
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URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/erev-rosh-hashanah-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T200000
DTSTAMP:20230711T165611Z
CREATED:20230711T163711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T165611Z
UID:10000146-1694545200-1694548800@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:How to Talk with Grandchildren About Death and Dying
DESCRIPTION:Join JGN and Rabbi Melanie Levav\, Executive Director of the Shomer Collective\, as we discuss ways to have developmentally appropriate conversations with children of all ages about preparing for a loved one’s long–term illness or the dying and death of any living being we care about. \nWe invite you to share your questions in advance. Please submit to Terry Kaye\, te***@***********************rk.org by August 14\, 2023.  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/how-to-talk-with-grandchildren-about-death-and-dying/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230905
DTSTAMP:20230710T173959Z
CREATED:20230710T173540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T173959Z
UID:10000141-1693785600-1693871999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:Labor Day recognizes the contributions of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It marks the unofficial end of summer.
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/labor-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230705
DTSTAMP:20230613T142112Z
CREATED:20230613T141739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T142112Z
UID:10000140-1688428800-1688515199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:July 4 is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/independence-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T200000
DTSTAMP:20230505T174825Z
CREATED:20230505T171838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T174825Z
UID:10000139-1686078000-1686081600@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:The Joys and Oys of Multifaith Families: How Grandparents Can Find the Blessings and Navigate the Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Our multifaith families can bring new traditions and rich experiences to our family life. For some\, they can also bring challenges and stress. \nJoin Dr. Ruth Nemzoff\, affiliated scholar at Brandeis Women’s Studies Research Center\, for a nuanced view of the ways multiple faiths can enrich family life — and how to address the challenges. \nWe invite you to send us your own questions that you’d like Dr. Nemzoff to address. We will draw a few questions to include in the session. Please let us know if you’d like to keep your question anonymous. Please send to Terry Kaye\, te***@***********************rk.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/the-joys-and-oys-of-multifaith-families-how-grandparents-can-find-the-blessings-and-navigate-the-challenges/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T200000
DTSTAMP:20230426T160908Z
CREATED:20230424T010538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T160908Z
UID:10000137-1683658800-1683662400@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:The Torah of Being a Grandparent: How We Live our Values
DESCRIPTION:Jane Shapiro\, master Jewish educator and grandparent\, ignites our own loving self-reflection in her short video Torah of Bubbiehood. In this session based on Jane’s video\, we will celebrate the theme and spirit of Shavuot as we discuss: \n\nThe significance of your own grandparent name.\nJane’s 3 mitzvot or values of Bubbiehood\nThe values you live by in your own relationship with your grandchildren and family.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/the-torah-of-being-a-grandparent-how-we-live-our-values/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230427
DTSTAMP:20230410T185702Z
CREATED:20230410T185702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T185702Z
UID:10000136-1682467200-1682553599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Israel’s Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Today is Yom Ha’atzma’ut\, Israel’s Independence Day. 75 years ago\, in 1948\, Israel became an independent state.
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/israels-independence-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T200000
DTSTAMP:20230424T010411Z
CREATED:20230322T200414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T010411Z
UID:10000134-1681844400-1681848000@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:How to Navigate Family Relationships: Jewish Tools That Can Help
DESCRIPTION:Alicia Jo Rabins — Torah teacher\, musician\, and writer\, who has been teaching Jewish texts and spirituality through a warm-hearted\, practical lens for over 20 years — will take us on a deep dive into how we can navigate family dilemmas that arise. \nWe’ll use humor and conversation to explore what Jewish stories\, traditions\, and concepts mean for our own personal journeys. \nYou’re in for a treat. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/how-to-navigate-family-relationships-jewish-tools-that-can-help/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230419
DTSTAMP:20230410T185212Z
CREATED:20230410T185212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T185212Z
UID:10000135-1681776000-1681862399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Yom Hashoah\, Holocaust Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:Today is Yom Hashoah Vehagevurah — the Day of (Remembrance of) the Holocaust and Heroism.
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/yom-hashoah-holocaust-remembrance-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230414
DTSTAMP:20230223T170824Z
CREATED:20230223T170824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T170824Z
UID:10000132-1681344000-1681430399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Passover\, last day (Conservative)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/passover-last-day-conservative-2/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230413
DTSTAMP:20230223T170605Z
CREATED:20230223T170605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T170605Z
UID:10000131-1681257600-1681343999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Passover\, last day (Reform)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/passover-last-day-reform-2/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230407
DTSTAMP:20230322T180425Z
CREATED:20230223T170454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T180425Z
UID:10000130-1680739200-1680825599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Passover\, first day
DESCRIPTION:Passover (Pesach in Hebrew)\, one of the most significant and widely celebrated holidays in the Jewish calendar\, commemorates the story of the Israelites’ Exodus from slavery in Egypt to freedom.
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/passover-first-day/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230406
DTSTAMP:20230315T160531Z
CREATED:20230223T170223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T160531Z
UID:10000129-1680652800-1680739199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Passover\, first seder
DESCRIPTION:Passover\, the Festival of Freedom\, begins tonight with the first seder.  \nGrandparents and families can enjoy a brand-new and easy-to-follow Passover Discovery Kit available to download for free this year from the Jewish Grandparents Network website. This interactive guide is designed especially for grandparents and grandchildren (ages 3–8) to use together — either in person or at a distance. \nThe kit offers ideas and activities to bring Passover to life through play\, imagination\, and hands-on discovery. \nDownload the free Passover Discovery Kit.
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/passover-first-seder/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T200000
DTSTAMP:20230315T145906Z
CREATED:20230301T173915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T145906Z
UID:10000133-1680030000-1680033600@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:How to Bring Passover to Life for Grandchildren
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a fun hands-on workshop with master theater arts educator Jonathan Shmidt Chapman who will present a range of activities that use creativity\, drama\, and play to activate Passover with children ages 3–8. \nGrandparents and families will enjoy Jonathan’s brand-new and easy-to-follow Passover Discovery Kit\, available to download for free this year from the Jewish Grandparents Network website. We will send participants the link to download the kit by March 21. \nActivities in the workshop include ideas to bring the Seder to life: build Ancient Egypt out of matzah; design a scavenger hunt to find the afikomen; and explore the role of women in the Passover story. We will also include ways to use these resources on FaceTime or Zoom for grandparents at a distance. \nThis webinar is geared to grandparents\, parents\, and those who work with young children.  \nDownload the free Passover Discovery Kit. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/how-to-bring-passover-to-life-for-grandchildren/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230308
DTSTAMP:20230130T152740Z
CREATED:20230123T204905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T152740Z
UID:10000062-1678147200-1678233599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Purim
DESCRIPTION:Purim is a joyous one-day holiday (begins the evening of Monday\, March 6\, 2023) that celebrates Jewish survival. \nCustoms include reading Megillat Esther\, dressing up in costume\, giving gifts of food\, and giving to those in need.
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/purim-2/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T200000
DTSTAMP:20230301T173829Z
CREATED:20230124T162625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T173829Z
UID:10000127-1677006000-1677009600@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:How to Bring Purim to Life for Grandchildren
DESCRIPTION:Our grandparent community needs age-appropriate\, fun\, and meaningful ways to celebrate Purim: dressing up and sharing the holiday story in person\, or enjoying hamantaschen and mishloach manot (gift baskets) over video chat. JGN can help. \nBack by popular demand after our High Holiday webinar! In this hands-on participatory workshop\, Jonathan Shmidt Chapman presents a range of activities that use creativity\, theater\, and play to activate Purim with children ages 3–8. \nChildren and grandparents will enjoy Jonathan’s brand new and easy-to-follow JGN Purim Discovery Kit\, available to download for free this year. We will send participants the link to download the kit by February 16. \nThis webinar is geared to grandparents\, parents\, and those who work with young children.  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/how-to-bring-purim-to-life-for-grandchildren/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230207
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SUMMARY:Tu BiShvat
DESCRIPTION:Tu’ BiShvat\, or the New Year of the Trees\, which starts the evening of Sunday\, February 5 and ends at sundown Monday\, February 6\, is Jewish Arbor Day. The holiday is observed on the 15th (tu) of the Hebrew month of Shvat. Scholars believe that originally Tu BiShvat was an agricultural festival\, marking the emergence of spring. (Quoted from the Reform Judaism website). \nRead the Jewish Grandparents Tu’BiShvat Newsletter HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/tu-bishvat-2/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T200000
DTSTAMP:20230130T153451Z
CREATED:20230102T184219Z
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SUMMARY:Our Adult Children's Voices Matter: What Parents Want Grandparents to Know
DESCRIPTION:Parent Coach Adrian Kalikow posed the following question to 160 clients who are parents of children ranging from infants to high school: If you were free to be completely honest\, what is the one message you would most like to share with your children’s grandparents? \nAdrian discovered deep-seated emotions (and practical matters) as well as the importance of listening to our children as we navigate our relationships with them and with our grandchildren. \nWe invite you to bring along your experiences and questions about relationships with your own adult children. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/our-adult-childrens-voices-matter-what-parents-want-grandparents-to-know/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T200000
DTSTAMP:20221130T225444Z
CREATED:20221130T152828Z
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SUMMARY:How to Talk with your Preteen and Teen Grandchildren about Antisemitism
DESCRIPTION:Host of the podcast Unorthodox\, former New York Times columnist\, and author of Squirrel Hill: The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting & the Soul of a Neighborhood\, Mark Oppenheimer guides us in the difficult — and timely — topic of how to talk to our preteen and teen grandchildren about antisemitism. \nAs the father of five — ages 4 to 15 — Mark will share his personal and professional experience in how best to: \n\nRaise the subject of antisemitism in an authentic and frank\, yet age-appropriate way\nDiscuss the teen’s own experience without judgment\nHelp our grandchildren navigate experiences in school\nTalk about current events\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/how-to-talk-to-your-preteen-and-teen-grandchildren-about-antisemitism/
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