Jewish Grandparents Network

Tu BiShvat
2022-01-17
Tu’ BiShvat, or the New Year of the Trees, which starts the evening of January 16, 2022, 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).
Read the Jewish Grandparents Tu’BiShvat Newsletter HERE
Photo by Syahrin Seth on Unsplash

Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Yitro – family activities
2022-01-22
Play-Along Parsha (families with children ages 3–6)
Family Torah Learning with Hadar’s Devash (families with children ages 7–13)

Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Mishpatim – family activities
2022-01-29
Family Torah Learning with Hadar’s Devash (families with children ages 7–13)
Play-Along Parsha (families with children ages 3–6)

Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Terumah – family activities
2022-02-05

Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Tetzaveh – family activities
2022-02-12

Family Room Live! What Grandparents Need to Know About Teens and Mental Health
2022-02-15 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join teen experts Dr. Betsy Stone and Erica Hruby for a sensitive and frank look at teens and mental health.
In this live session, we will explore the most common mental health disorders in teens and the impact on teens’ mental health of living with Covid for two years, the pressures of social media, and, for some, grappling with issues of gender identity.
Register HERE

Hadar's Learning with Grandparents session
2022-02-16 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
https://www.hadar.org/programs/learning-grandparents

Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Ki Tisa – family activities
2022-02-19
Play-Along Parsha (families with children ages 3–6)

Presidents Day
2022-02-21

Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Vayakhel – family activities
2022-02-26

Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Pekudei – family activities
2022-03-05

War in Ukraine What Should We Know and How Should We Talk to Our Grandchildren About It
2022-03-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Two nationally recognized experts will guide us in an important one-hour discussion:

Part 1:
The rich and complex history of Jewish life in Ukraine. Presented by Dr. William Recant, Assistant Executive Vice President, Joint Distribution Committee

Part 2:
Talking with our grandchildren and other family members about the current conflict.
Presented by Dr. Lisa Miller, bestselling author, and professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University
Click HERE to Register

This presentation is co-sponsored by the Jewish Grandparents Network and the Joint Distribution Committee.

Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Vayikra – family activities
2022-03-12

Creating Safe & Affirming Spaces for Our Grandchildren: Addressing Racism, Transphobia, and Lack of Disabilities Inclusion in Our Communities
2022-03-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Presented by: Yolanda Savage-Narva (she/her), URJ Director, Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) and Rachel Hall (she/her), URJ REDI Program Manager
As grandparents we have vital roles to play in making our grandchildren feel loved and embraced for who they are and who they become. Through our words and our actions, we can make their path in life smoother. Learn to embrace the language of inclusion and to recognize and prevent racism, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of oppression in our communities and in our families.
Register HERE

Optional Q&A session with Rachel Hall
March 30 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Erev Purim
2022-03-16
Purim starts tonight.
Purim is a joyous holiday in which we read the Book of Esther (Megillat Esther) in a public gathering, often in the synagogue; make and give Mishloach Manot (gifts, usually food); and give tzedakah to those in need. We also dress up in costume and eat hamantaschen.

Purim
2022-03-17
Starts evening of March 16, 2022

Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Tzav – family activities
2022-03-19

Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Shemini – family activities
2022-03-26

Mother's Day
2022-03-26 12:07 (America/New_York)

Grandparents, Bring Your Family Seder to Life
2022-03-29 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Bring the story of Passover to life with your grandchildren at the Seder table. In this hands-on participatory workshop, we will delve into a range of activities that use theater and play to activate your Seder for children of all ages.
REGISTER HERE

Q&A Session for Creating Safe & Affirming Spaces for Our Grandchildren: Addressing Racism, Transphobia, and Lack of Disabilities Inclusion in Our Communities
2022-03-30 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Presented by Rachel Hall
Bring your specific questions about anything that came up for you in the March 15th session.
Register HERE

Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Tazria – family activities
2022-04-02

L’Dor Va’Dor: Affirming and Loving Your Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Expansive Grandchildren
2022-04-04 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Presented by: Jon Cohen (he/him), Keshet Director of Community Mobilization and Tracey Labgold (she/her), Keshet Florida Education & Training Manager
Are you a grandparent or another cherished elder of a child or young person who is expressing their gender in expansive ways? Do you want to learn more about how to celebrate them and show that you love them for who they are? Issues they’re grappling with, the words and terms and pronouns they’re using, and the lives they’re living are new to so many of us. Join us for a frank and informative “gender 101” session that’s geared towards you!
Register HERE

Optional Q&A session with Jon Cohen and Tracey Labgold, Keshet Florida Education & Training Manager
April 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Metzora – family activities
2022-04-09

Q&A Session for L’Dor Va’Dor: Affirming and Loving Your Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Expansive Grandchildren
2022-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Presented by Jon Cohen and Tracey Labgold, Keshet Florida Education & Training Manager
Bring your specific questions about anything that came up for you in the April 4th session.
Register HERE

Why Your Grandchildren Need Great Role Models
2022-04-26 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
The Jewish Grandparents Network invites you to join a conversation with Nadine Epstein, author of RBG’s Brave and Brilliant Women, and editor-in-chief and CEO of Moment Magazine.
In this live presentation Tuesday, April 26, 7:00 pm ET, we will discover:

Ways to talk about role models with our grandchildren.
Why it’s important for our grandchildren to identify a range of role models to sustain and inspire them throughout their lives.
What we can do to continue to fight for gender equity in the Jewish world, the U.S., and around the globe.

We will hear how RBG became Epstein’s role model and personal friend, what she learned from the Justice that changed her life, and insights that will help us strengthen our grandchildren’s emotional intelligence and leadership skills.
Click HERE for more information and to register.

Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Memorial Day)
2022-04-28

Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Acharei Mot– family activities
2022-04-30

Yom Hazikaron (Israel Memorial Day)
2022-05-04

Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel Independence Day)
2022-05-05
