What does it take to turn love, wisdom, and tradition into a lasting legacy? In this episode of Connecting Jewish Grandparents, Sharona discusses the importance of Grand Plan, forming an intentional legacy that your grandchildren will carry forward for generations.

Drawing on over 20 years in Jewish education, Sharona shares why having a plan matters, what steps to include, and how grandparents can overcome common challenges like distance, busyness, or uncertainty. With practical tools, Jewish wisdom, and heartfelt encouragement, she shows how even small, consistent acts of connection become the foundation for continuity.

Whether you’re a grandparent or part of the middle generation, this episode will inspire you to begin crafting your own “Grand Plan” for Jewish values, family traditions, and lifelong memories.

Start today: Write down 3 values you want to pass on. That’s the beginning of your legacy.

If you’ve ever wondered how to pass down your wisdom, keep traditions alive, and make your mark on the world, this episode is for you.

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What does legacy really mean and how do you shape yours? In this episode, Jewish educator and Grand Plan founder Sharona explores the meaning of legacy beyond money and possessions. From Jewish values and traditions to family stories, life lessons, and meaningful rituals, discover how to create a legacy that will inspire generations. Sharona shares practical tips for identifying your core values, documenting your story, and living your legacy now so your children and grandchildren feel connected to you and to Jewish life. If you’ve ever wondered how to pass down your wisdom, keep traditions alive, and make your mark on the world, this episode is for you. What is your grandparenting personality? Quiz → https://bit.ly/Grandparentquiz Book a Legacy Planning Call with Sharona → https://calendly.com/grandplan Learn more about Grand Plan → bit.ly/GrandPland Join the Grandparent Circle: bit.ly/GrandPCommunity #JewishGrandparents #JewishLegacy #FamilyHistory #GrandPlan #ConnectingJewishGrandparents #LifeLessons #Heritage #JewishTradition

How do you make intergenerational connections that actually stick?

In this episode of Grand Plan, we explore the secret glue behind lasting relationships between Jewish grandparents and their grandchildren is consistency and content. We explored consistency in episode 4. Today we explore the need for content!

Whether you're a grandparent or part of the middle generation, you'll learn:

The three types of connections

Why consistency alone isn't enough

How content in consistent ways creates deep bonds

The surprising psychology behind lasting Jewish family connection

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After more than 20 years as a groundbreaking leader in Jewish education, Sharona reveals what truly moves the needle for Jewish continuity and it’s not another classroom program. It’s grandparents!

In this energizing episode, Sharona shares the story behind her most impactful educational model, one that brought together kids, parents, and grandparents around Jewish holidays in a way that stuck. She explains why grandparents are uniquely positioned to transmit values, inspire meaning, and bring joy to Jewish life often in ways parents simply can't.

Get inspired to step into your role with confidence, creativity, and connection and hear why Grand Plan may be the missing piece in your family’s Jewish journey.

🎧 Listen to The Grand Plan Podcast and rediscover your role in shaping legacy, love, and learning across generations.

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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.

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:

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.

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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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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