Authentic, 10-minute Haggadah; free, downloadable Passover Discovery Kit; ways to engage teens in the seder; and a bit of Passover humor
New views of the Purim heroes, live-streaming Purim services, social justice actions, plus creative Purim ideas for young kids
Hosting a Tu BiShvat seder, reconnecting with the natural world, how to make seedballs, Tree of Life yoga, and a sweet parable
Jokes, music, books, and active games for Hanukkah. Plus, the serious subject of antisemitism
Kid-friendly videos, a Gratitude Wall, fun ideas from PJ Library, and civic values from Freedom’s Feast. Plus, wonderful book recommendations
Background to the holiday, bringing stories to life, and ways to get crafty with grandchildren
Shofar shimmy, Hebrew slang, free High Holiday Discovery Kit, and ideas for grandparents at a distance
JGN celebrates you and your role as a grandparent, 5 ways to celebrate Grandparents Day, Rosh Hashanah activities, and active aging resources
JGN asked for guidance from three professionals on how grandparents can talk to their grandchildren about school shootings
10-Minute Dayenu Seder, teens at the Seder table, fun PJ Library activities, and Grandparent Ambassadors
Purim activities for young grandkids, 4 Purim rituals, and Dr. Erica Brown’s reflections on Esther
Tu Bishvat experiences for grandparents and grandchildren, plus podcasts, STEM activities, and climate justice actions
Grandparents Day discovery journey, 6 ways to celebrate Grandparents Day, Family Mad Libs, Wise words from two of our favorite Janes, and boomer lullabies
JGN greetings, where to find live streaming High Holidays services, the wonders of taiglach, how the High Holidays sounded to our grandparents, Tashlich for children, our favorite Rosh Hashanah recipes, Tzedek Box, and Teshuvah secret handshake
Haggadah recommendations, Passover recipes, resources offering creative guidance for Passover, and resources for children
Freedom’s Feast Thanksgiving webinar and other live zoom events, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and recent posts on the JGN Website
Learn more about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, find resources for children and grandchildren, enjoy High Holiday books, music, and art for children, learn about mental health awareness during the High Holidays, Tashlich, Yizkor, and find additional resources
A note from Lee Hendler and David Raphael, Dayenu Seder virtual celebration, three virtual conversations with diverse panelists, virtual strategy summit, mission and value statements, and new JGN web pages and posts
National Study of Jewish Grandparents, new website posts, additional resources, book corner recommendations, and upcoming presentations
The Jewish Grandparenting in an Age of Complexity and Change national convening, illustrating grandparents and their families, what “Hamilton,” Anavah, and the National Study of Jewish Grandparents have in common, resource and article recommendations
National Study of Jewish Grandparents Findings, Costco and the Maxwell House Haggadah Syndrome, how grandchildren develop positive attitudes towards aging, Passover and how family stories strengthen and unite, reading essentials for grandparents, and JGN happenings
Reflections on the role of grandparents, founding JGN, and the first national study of Jewish grandparents, the Torah of Bubbehood, one of our favorite Bubbe journalists, best Jewish children’s books, and upcoming events