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Jewish Grandparenting in the United States

Jewish Grandparenting in the United States

July 15, 2009 | Rela Mintz Geffen
Many stereotypes exist about Jewish grandparents. One is that in their children's interfaith marriages they will be the ones to teach grandchildren about being Jewish, thus functioning as transmitters of the Jewish heritage. In reality-in such a sensitive situation-grandparents are often afraid to fulfill this role, even if they are knowledgeable about Judaism.
Local Jewish Community Studies as Planning Tools for the American Jewish Community

Local Jewish Community Studies as Planning Tools for the American Jewish Community

June 9, 2009 | Prof. Ira M. Sheskin
More than 50 American Jewish Federations completed local Jewish community studies from 1993 to 2008. The principal purpose of this paper is to illustrate the utility of these studies. Part I cites examples of how the results of these studies have been utilized to guide Jewish community decision-making at the national and local levels. Part II forwards a series of additional arguments in support of completing local Jewish community studies.