The Chai Mitzvah Blog

Why Chai Mitzvah?

Posted on December 13, 2021

by Michalee Merritt I have always been interested in expanding my jewish spirituality and engagement. When I looked into  Chai Mitzvah it seemed like it was only for “older” people. I have always been very involved in my synagogue and JCC by taking classes and volunteering. I was still looking for something different. I ran Continue Reading »

Spanning the Generations: Shabbat Notes for You and Your Youngsters

Posted on December 6, 2021

When Susan and Howard Meyerowitz’s daughters were growing up in West Hartford, CT, their parents included a Shabbat note in their bookbag each Friday along with either a Hershey kiss or a homemade brownie. Howard and Susan felt that this was a fun way for the girls to connect with their Judaism each week, and Continue Reading »

Reb Deb’s Hanukkah Prayer

Posted on November 29, 2021

As we enter this season of less daylight and colder temperatures on the thermometer, it is also a time of cheshbon ha nefesh, a time of checking our internal temperatures. I look at this time of year as one of especially welcoming God into our souls, of kindling the lights of gratitude and blessings for Continue Reading »

Audrey’s Blog

Posted on November 22, 2021

“It was so nice to see you again. I thought I was merely joining a large group session that would be one-way. Thank you for teaching, for the breadth and the depth you accomplished in just over an hour – and thank you for allowing me to talk so much!”  – Sam Richardson, Chai Mitzvah Continue Reading »

A Gratifying Grandparent Challenge

Posted on September 15, 2021

This blog post originally appeared on Women of Reform Judaism’s website – www.wrj.org “We need to be the link for the next generation.” – Sarah M., Grandparents and Beyond participant Nina Woldin Managing Director of Chai Mitzvah Hudson River, NY   I was surprised when I recently read that Jewish young adults increasingly define themselves as Continue Reading »

Critical Conversations Videos

Posted on May 20, 2021

Modern Day Idolatry (Lies About Power) Wristband by Paul Simon How Do We Reconcile Faith in the Presence of Evil? Be Kind by Zak Abel Why Have Faith and Why Pray? Ashrei by Jeremy Gimpel Can Science and God Coexist? Hubble Legacy Field Zoom-Out Is the Bible Bogus? Archeological Evidence for the Biblical Exodus

Chai Mitzvah Teens

Posted on May 20, 2021

Join the Chai Mitzvah National Grandparents Day Challenge!

Posted on April 14, 2021

  “We need to be the link for the next generation.” – Sarah M., participant   NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS DAY 2022! Grandparents, join us and sign up for Grandparents and Beyond by National Grandparents Day, Sunday, September 11, 2022. Chai Mitzvah created Grandparents and Beyond in order to pass on a love of Judaism to the next generation. It contains Continue Reading »

Grandparents & Beyond Videos

Posted on February 23, 2021

Scroll down until you see the video you want. Rites of Passage Dream a Dream Talking Family Keepsake Turn, Turn, Turn Gratitude: Modim Anachnu Lach Modeh Ani Israel and the Jewish Spirit God’s Story Tzedakah/Philanthropy Am I My Brother’s Keeper?   Arc of the Fall Holidays Human Nature Teshuvah Secret Handshake   Mindfulness and Conscious Continue Reading »

A Tu B’Shvat Message from Israel

Posted on January 19, 2021

  Plant a Seed for the Next Generation – Download a FREE Sample of Intergenerational Tu B’Shvat Activities! Find out more about Chai Mitzvah’s Grandparents and Beyond.

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