05 Apr Simple Ideas to Bring Shabbat to Life with Grandchildren

Posted at 16:17h in by Sarah Reid

The Jewish Grandparents Network gratefully acknowledges Fred and Joyce Claar, who so generously supported the creation of this post. Every week, Shabbat provides a time to rest, relax, reflect, and recharge — a moment to take a break from the hectic swirl of daily life. The...

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05 Apr Hosting an Inclusive Seder: A Guide for Grandparents

Posted at 12:06h in by Sarah Reid

At your seder, you will likely host a diverse group of guests — family and friends, neighbors, in-laws, even last-minute visitors — who may be of different religions, races, identities, cultures, and with a wide range of Jewish backgrounds. In this guide you will find...

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10 May Simple Ideas to Bring Shavuot to Life

Posted at 15:48h in by Sarah Reid

Make Shavuot come alive with drama, crafts, and cooking activities with your grandchild....

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18 Mar Simple Ideas to Bring Passover to Life

Posted at 13:09h in by Sarah Reid

New ways to joyfully celebrate Passover with your grandchild and family...

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13 Mar Dayenu Seder: Short, Downloadable Mini-Haggadah

Posted at 18:10h in by Sarah Reid

A short, family-friendly, and authentic way to celebrate the Passover seder...

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13 Mar A Seat at the Passover Table: Making Memories with Your Teenage Grandchild

Posted at 09:31h in by Sarah Reid

Ways to boost teen grandchildren’s role in the seder...

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22 Feb Simple Ideas to Bring Purim to Life

Posted at 11:45h in by Sarah Reid

Joyful ways to celebrate Purim with your grandchild in person or at a distance....

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08 Dec Simple Ideas to Bring Hanukkah to Life

Posted at 19:20h in by Sarah Reid

Playful ways to celebrate Hanukkah with your grandchild in person or at a distance....

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30 Aug Simple Ideas to Bring the High Holidays to Life

Posted at 12:17h in by Sarah Reid

Creative and playful ways to spark kids' curiosity about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ...

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20 May Sephardic Holiday Customs

Posted at 14:15h in by Sarah Reid

Rich Sephardic traditions can spice up your family’s holiday celebrations....

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