Jewish Grandparents Network Learning Fest

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Becky Kennedy

What Parents Want Grandparents to Know About Raising Kids Today
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Becky Kennedy — clinical psychologist, bestselling author, podcast and TED Talk favorite, and founder of Good Inside — as our Keynote Speaker. Dr. Becky will share fresh, practical, and compassionate insights into modern family dynamics, emotional health, connection, and how grandparents can strengthen bonds across generations.

Whether you’re navigating boundaries, connection, or supporting adult children, you’ll walk away empowered, informed, and inspired.

Interactive & Social Learning

This virtual experience goes beyond passive viewing — you’re invited to:

• Join on camera if you like — be seen and heard

• Participate in small-group meetups with other grandparents who share your interests

• Engage through interactive tools — Ask questions, share experiences, and continue conversations after the event.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS WITH EXCITING PRESENTERS

After the keynote, choose from 10 engaging sessions led by expert educators and thought-leaders — each repeated so you can attend the ones that matter most to you. Topics include:

• Long-Distance Grandparenting: Meaningful and practical ways to stay connected — Dr. Kerry Byrne

• When Grandparents Get “Canceled” & What to Do About It — Rachel Haack

• Storytelling Through Play with Grandchildren — Jonathan Shmidt Chapman

• Talking About Israel Across Generations — Jonathan Kessler

• Supporting Neurodivergent Grandchildren — Dr. Richard Solomon

• Creating Ritual and Meaning Together — Ezra Bookman

• Opening the Heart: Becoming a Grandparent — Jane Shapiro

• Guiding Jewish Life in Mixed Heritage & Multifaith Families — Rabbi Samuel Klein
  (plus other sessions exploring connection, tradition, identity, and family life!)

Whether you want deeper connection with grandchildren nearby or far away, tools for modern parenting conversations, or ways to bring Jewish joy and tradition to life, this Learning Fest has something for everybody. For more information and schedule of event day, click here for the Jewish Grandparents Network website. We can’t wait to see you there!