CNS Fall Virtual Grandparents' Connection

We are proud to welcome Irene Sufrin as our expert and engaging program facilitator. Irene’s career has been dedicated to children, from early childhood, through eighth grade and beyond. Irene will be joined by CNS leader Sheryl Ackerson; together, they will guide you to nurture Judaism in your relationship with your own grandchildren.

As grandparents, your experiences, knowledge and talents are critical in passing down Jewish heritage, history, traditions as well as maintaining Jewish continuity. To support grandparents in this crucial role, Hadassah is presenting The Hadassah Grandparents' Connection.

If you're a grandparent with grandchildren aged 0-13 please take a journey with Hadassah new and old friends and discover:
· New ways for you to connect with your grandchild, even at a distance
· Activities and skills to share your love of Judaism
· The benefits of being part of a supportive community of fellow caring grandparents

Irene Sufrin is an educator who served as a teacher and administrator at the Solomon Schechter Day School in Northbrook and in Skokie, Illinois. Irene also served as the Principal of the Ginsburg Solomon Schechter Early Childhood Center (ECC) where she focused on building an outstanding school for young children based on the best practices and ideas in early childhood. Irene led a class for grandparents at the ECC as well as a class for infants and toddlers that included parents and grandparents. Irene leads Moriah Reads, the book group at her synagogue, Moriah Congregation.

Irene has presented workshops on storytelling, education, and children’s literature. She was the recipient of the Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award for “teaching that makes a lasting impact on the lives of Jewish children, and who demonstrates excellence in Jewish education.

Irene and her husband Barry raised four children in the Chicago area. They are the grandparents of four children living in Brooklyn, New York, Berkeley, California and Evanston, Illinois.