Connecting Jewish Grandparents

Consistency: Showing Up Across Generations and Distances | Grand Plan Podcast Ep. 4

What does it mean to show up for your grandchildren even when you're far away?
In this heartfelt episode of The Grand Plan Podcast, Sharona shares her personal journey of cross-generational connection, honoring her paternal grandparents’ legacy of love, ritual, and unwavering presence.
Through moving stories of Sunday phone calls, long-distance travel, and imperfect but meaningful efforts, Sharona illustrates why consistency and not perfection is the real secret to impactful grandparenting.
This episode is a loving tribute to her grandparents, Chaim Shlomo and Peha Rut, whose steady presence across continents shaped her life. She now carries forward their legacy to help Jewish grandparents show up with intention, authenticity, and technology.
What You’ll Learn:
The power of consistent presence in a grandchild’s life
How to use technology (like Zoom, voice memos, and Google Calendar) to stay connected
Ways to create remote rituals that foster Jewish identity
Why involving the middle generation is essential
How to show up even when visits aren’t perfect and why that’s okay

The “B” Word! 4 Steps to Setting & Respecting Boundaries as a Grandparent | Connecting Jewish Grandparents Ep 3

The “B” word... boundaries. They can feel awkward, confusing, or even painful especially for grandparents who just want to be helpful and involved. But when done well, boundaries build trust, not walls.
In this episode of The Grand Plan Podcast, we dive into 4 practical and compassionate steps grandparents can take to establish and respect boundaries without tension, guilt, or second-guessing.
You’ll hear how to:
Respond to difficult parenting choices
Clarify your role as a grandparent in changing times
Strengthen relationships with your grandchildren AND their parents
Whether you're a hands-on bubbie, a long-distance saba, or navigating blended families, this episode will help you show up with love and respect and pass down a family legacy rooted in trust.

How Can Jewish Grandparents Build a Lasting Family Legacy? | Connecting Jewish Grandparents Ep 1

Welcome to the first episode of Connecting Jewish Grandparents, your guide to intentional Jewish grandparenting and building deep connections with your grandchildren! In this introductory episode we explore how grandparents are the solution to so many of our problems. Learn how grandparents can strengthen family bonds, pass down traditions, and create meaningful legacies for the next generation. Sharona introduces herself, her background, and her vision of Grand Plan.
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Intentional Connections

Whether you're near or far, hands-on or limited by distance, this episode will give you practical, heartfelt strategies to build bonds that last. From shared rituals to everyday presence, you'll learn how to create moments that matter. Topics include: What “intentional grandparenting” looks like Real-life ideas for meaningful connection How to support your adult children without overstepping Building Jewish family identity across generations Hosted by Sharona Hassan, founder of The Grand Plan, a program helping Jewish families build lasting legacies through love, tradition, and connection. Watch more episodes: https://bit.ly/3HVgSXu
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