By Lisa Plotkin
Relationships are the foundation for just about everything. Children and their grownups are no exception.
On Sunday, February 18, over 50 grandparents, parents, and children gathered together for a cozy, heartwarming afternoon hosted by PJ Library, a program of the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond: Sefer with Saba & Savta (Hebrew for Story with Grandpa and Grandma).
Five fabulous local and beloved grandparents read and acted out stories while children, parents, and friends participated and listened. Thank you to Gail Schwartz, Adrienne Lehmann-Winkelmann-Epstein, Ann Eisenberg, Gene Stahl, and Amy Nisenson for your energy and warmth.
Inspired by the book Apple and Magnolia by Laura Gehl and Patricia Metola, attendees were invited to make cards to brighten someone’s day.
In the story, a young girl believed two trees were friends helping each other survive the winter, and no one supported her in efforts to strengthen their relationship – except her grandmother. Nana knew that unusual friendships could be the most powerful of all. What powerful friendships do you notice in your life? What have you done lately to share your gratitude with them?
Adrienne “Bubbs” Lehman-Winkelmann Epstein said, “Spending time with my grandsons, experiencing a sense of community with other Bubbes and Zaydes with their grandchildren, and sharing a space for Jewish friends and fun felt like a win!!”
Thank you to volunteer River Lowery for helping at the event.
We are eager to continue fostering relationships and kindling new friendships of all ages at our upcoming PJ Library events.
Please join us! Contact Lisa Plotkin at PJLibrary@JewishRichmond.org with any questions.
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