Video Library
Grandparent Story Contest: Winning Submission Performed Live
The Braid Story Company performs the 5-minute winning grandparent story in JGN’s story contest. Includes tips for telling your own great stories. Originally presented on May 24, 2022.
Why Our Grandchildren Need Great Role Models
Nadine Epstein, author of RBG’s Brave and Brilliant Women, and editor-in-chief and CEO of Moment Magazine, discusses the importance of role models for our grandchildren. Originally presented on April 26, 2022.
Grandparents, Bring Your Family Seder to Life
Theater arts educator Jonathan Shmidt Chapman presents a range of easy-to-follow activities that use theater and play to activate the Seder for children of all ages. Originally presented on March 29, 2022.
War in Ukraine: What We Should Know and How We Should Talk to Our Grandchildren About It
Dr. William Recant, Assistant Executive Vice President, Joint Distribution Committee, shares the rich and complex history of Jewish life in Ukraine. Dr. Lisa Miller, bestselling author, and professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University guides us on how to talk with our grandchildren about the conflict. Originally presented on March 6, 2022.
What Grandparents Need to Know about Teens and Mental Health
Teen experts Dr. Betsy Stone and Erica Hruby present a sensitive and frank look at teens and mental health. They explore the impact on teens’ mental health of living with Covid for two years, the pressures of social media, and grappling with issues of gender identity. Includes specific guidance for grandparents. Originally presented on February 15, 2022.
Raising Resilient Kids in a Stressed-Out World: How Grandparents Can Play a Role
Harvard professor Dr. Chris Willard explores how grandparents can cultivate qualities of resilience in grandchildren, among them kindness and generosity, honesty, patience, and steadiness. Dr. Willard uses tools from positive psychology, neuroscience mindfulness, and spirituality, and explores techniques that have boosted human resilience in the face of adversity for generations. Originally presented on January 11, 2022.
Seekers of Meaning Podcast: Lee M. Hendler and David Raphael, Co-Founders of JGN
Rabbi Richard Address, Founder and Director of www.jewishsacredaging.com, interviews Lee M. Hendler, Co-Founder and President, and David Raphael, Co-Founder and CEO, about the creation of the Jewish Grandparents Network and the role of grandparents in a vital Jewish future. Originally presented on January 7, 2022.
Inclusive Grandparenting — How We Fully Celebrate ALL Our Grandchildren
Disabilities inclusion specialist Lisa Friedman leads an intimate conversation to explore how we can enrich our relationships with our grandchildren through wide exposure to people with disabilities, the use of inclusive language, and active listening. Lisa is joined by friend and colleague Marci Taylor, who shares her own story of parenting a child who has learning disabilities and health challenges. Originally presented on December 7, 2021.
Grandma, Grandpa Tell Me a Story: The Role of Grandparents in Jewish Family Life
Dr. Marshall Duke and Dr. Ron Wolfson, two master storytellers, discuss how stories frame our lives, strengthen our families, and sustain Jewish traditions; what research shows about the importance of family narratives in the development of our children; and the essential roles of grandparents in sharing family and Jewish narratives. Originally presented on November 16, 2021.
On the Other Side of the Door is the Inspired Life
David Raphael, Jewish Grandparents Network CEO, interviews Dr. Lisa Miller, author of The Spiritual Child and The Awakened Brain. They discuss spirituality and emotional well-being, finding larger purpose and meaning in everyday life, and passing the moral torch from the older generation to the younger. Originally presented on November 2, 2021.
The Making of a Mensch
Two wise and accomplished women — author Jane Isay and author/filmmaker/artist Tiffany Shlain — discuss how grandparents contribute to and mold the character development of their grandchildren. Originally presented on September 13, 2021.
Justice, Community, and Dignity
Talking with Our Grandchildren About Politics
Erica Brown and Ruth Messinger speak about the core values from our Jewish tradition inform and inspire our roles and responsibilities as citizens and how can we best share these values with our grandchildren and family members. Originally presented on October 29, 2020.
Soulful Grandparenting During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Jewish Grandparents Network CEO David Raphael joins Dasee Berkowitz, author of “Becoming a Soulful Parent: A Path to the Wisdom Within” for a discussion of how to strengthen intergenerational connections during the Covid-19 pandemic. Originally presented on October 19, 2020.
Promoting Emotional Wellbeing in Times of Crisis
Dr. Ruth Nemzoff joined David Raphael, Co-Founder, and CEO of the Jewish Grandparents Network to discuss strategies for grandparents to nurture their emotional wellbeing and emotional well-being of their grandchildren. Originally presented on September 10, 2020.
Emotional Challenges of the Covid19 Pandemic
Dr. Betsy Stone joined Lee M. Hendler, to discuss the emotional challenges of the Covid19 Pandemic. Originally presented on September 8, 2020.
“The Whole World Is A Narrow Bridge”: Grandparenting During Times of Crisis
Marshall Duke, Renee Cherow-O’leary, and Esther Netter discuss grandparenting during times of crisis – focusing on the Covid19 Pandemic. Originally presented on May 27, 2020.
Carrying It Forward: Sharing Values with Our Grandchildren
Jane Isay, Jane Shapiro, & Hedda Sharapan provide guidance sharing values with our grandchildren through their words, actions, & deeds. Originally presented on May 20, 2020.
Today’s Jewish Families: Different, Joyful, and… Sometimes Challenging
Alyx Bernstein, Roger Talbott, and Becky Sowemimo present three different and unique perspectives on today’s changing Jewish families. Originally presented on May 13, 2020.
“Grandma, Grandpa, Tell Me a Story” PART 1
Marshall Duke and Ron Wolfson discuss how stories frame our lives and families and the essential role of grandparents in sharing stories. Originally presented on October 28, 2018.
“Grandma, Grandpa, Tell Me a Story” PART 2
Marshall Duke and Ron Wolfson discuss how stories frame our lives and families and the essential role of grandparents in sharing stories. Originally presented on October 28, 2018.
“Grandma, Grandpa, Tell Me a Story” PART 3
Marshall Duke and Ron Wolfson discuss how stories frame our lives and families and the essential role of grandparents in sharing stories. Originally presented on October 28, 2018.
The Torah of Bubbiehood
Whether or not you are a bubbie, have a bubbie or met a bubbie, Jane Shapiro’s reflections will bring joy to your heart. We invite you to watch this wonderful Eli Talk.
