Every time grandparents communicate with grandchildren — especially in writing — they teach something about themselves, their values, and their view of the world. Words to grandchildren have the power to soothe and stroke, influence and inspire, and move to action. Aviva Black, founder of...
Purim is a joyous one-day holiday (begins the evening of Saturday, March 23, 2024) that celebrates Jewish survival. Customs include reading Megillat Esther, dressing up in costume, giving gifts of food, and giving to those in need.
Recently, grandparents have asked JGN how to understand and address antisemitism with their grandchildren. In this two-part series, grandparents will experience a multimedia introduction to the roots of antisemitism from the development of Christian anti-Judaism to modern antisemitism. We invite you to include your own children and grandchildren ages 15+.
For many families, the Passover seder is the ultimate annual Jewish family ritual. Grandparents are often the hosts and leaders of the family seder. How can grandparents welcome all participants, in all their diversity, at the seder so that all feel comfortable and enriched? Join...
Passover, the Festival of Freedom, begins tonight with the first seder. Grandparents and families can enjoy a fun-filled and easy-to-follow Passover Discovery Kit available to download from the Jewish Grandparents Network website. This interactive guide is designed especially for grandparents and grandchildren (ages 3–8) to...
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. Traditionally, Passover is celebrated for eight days; liberal Jews celebrate for seven.
It is never too early to start interacting with a baby — in fact, the earlier the better! Research shows us that the earliest years are the most important for brain development and that children learn best through play. Our presenter Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen’s expertise is in...
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”...
Shavuot commemorates the Israelites receiving the Torah on Mount Sinai seven weeks after leaving Egypt. An ancient pilgrimage holiday, Shavuot is also a celebration of the spring harvest. Traditional communities celebrate Shavuot for two days; liberal communities for one day.
Juneteenth National Independence Day is a federal holiday commemorating the official ending of slavery in the United States in 1865.
Independence Day (also called July 4) is a federal holiday commemorating the Declaration of Independence and the establishment of the United States.
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...
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