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Independence Day

July 4 is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

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Labor Day

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.

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How to Talk with Grandchildren About Death and Dying

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...

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Sukkot

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 September 29...

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Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah

Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are celebrated together on one day by Reform Jews and over two days by Conservative Jews. We celebrate the completion of the annual cycle of reading the Torah. The holiday begins the evening of October 6. Read more about Shemini...

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Meeting the Moment: Antisemitism and Your Children

For parents and grandparents of tweens and teens Monday, November 13, 1:00 pm ETREGISTER HERE Dr. 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...

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You’re a Grandparent! A Personal Jewish Ritual to Mark Your New Role

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.   Led...