What Should Grandparents Be Wearing?

Rabbanit Sharona Hassan explores the Torah portions of Acharei Mot–Kedoshim through a powerful and practical lens: the changing garments of the Kohen Gadol (High Priest) on Yom Kippur. Why did the High Priest change clothes five times? Why did he wear 8 layered garments when representing the people, and only 4 simple white garments when alone in the Holy of Holies? Drawing on the insights of Rashi and Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch, Sharona reveals that these garments were not about appearance, but about role, identity, and intention. This becomes a powerful framework for modern grandparenting. Because every time we show up in our families, we are “wearing” something: Are we fully focused on our grandchildren and their needs? Are we grounded in our own identity and presence? Do we know how to shift between the two? This episode explores how to: balance personal identity with family roles become more intentional in how you show up navigate relationships with clarity and awareness ask the daily question: Who do I want to be today? The key takeaway: Grandparenting is not about choosing between yourself and your family. It is about knowing which “garments” to wear in each moment. New: Episode Sponsorship Opportunity! You can now dedicate an episode of the podcast: in memory of a loved one in honor of a milestone or to celebrate your family’s legacy:  https://grandplan.kit.com/profile/sponsorship This episode is dedicated in memory of those who have fallen in service of and to protect the State of Israel.   Jewish grandparents, grandparenting advice, Torah podcast, Acharei Mot Kedoshim, Yom Kippur meaning, Kohen Gadol garments, Jewish family relationships, legacy building, intentional parenting, spiritual growth Judaism, Rashi commentary, Samson Raphael Hirsch teachings #JewishGrandparents #TorahPodcast #YomKippur #Kedoshim #AchareiMot #FamilyConnection #Legacy #JewishLife #SpiritualGrowth #Grandparenting