“Grandparents are a pivotal and untapped resource in transmitting to younger generations the value of a committed Jewish life” says Rabbi Jay Weinstein, director of The Jewish Agency’s G2: Global Intergenerational Initiative.

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Amplifying the Impact of Jewish Grandparents to Connect Jews Around the Globe

By Jay Weinstein

Today’s grandparents are heavily involved in their grandchildren’s lives and have incredible potential in passing down Jewish values to the next generation. That’s the concept that guides one of The Jewish Agency for Israel’s newest programs – G2: Global Intergenerational Initiative. The program uses grandparent-grandchild relationships as a vehicle for strengthening Jewish identity in fun and meaningful ways, and creates an opportunity for valuable intergenerational communication.

G2 is the newest program to help further The Jewish Agency’s goal to connect Jewish people around the world to each other and to Israel. The year-long experience helps participants explore meaningful connections, family narratives and legacies around Jewish experiences. It includes monthly sessions in which grandparents and grandchildren come together locally for sets of innovative programming. At the end of the year, participants go on a week-long trip to Israel with fellow participants from around the globe. G2 uses cutting-edge technological tools, giving grandparents the opportunity to connect with each other as well as with other participants.

As part of The Jewish Agency’s Partnership2Gether platform, G2 works not only to strengthen the connections between grandparents and their grandchildren, but also the ties between partnership communities.... READ MORE