SDJA welcomes over 340 people to ‘Grandparents and Special Friends Day’

by News Release

More than 340 people came to San Diego Jewish Academy recently for the annual “Grandparents and Special Friends Day.” Visitors joined their students for a day of learning and fun. Classroom activities included grandparents sharing family recipes, discussing what makes their family special, and exploring family origins and ancestral journeys. The entire school and guests came together for a lovely outdoor kabbalat shabbat lunch, according to a news release.

Participants at San Diego Jewish Academy's recently held "Grandparents and Special Friends Day."(Courtesy of San Diego Jewish Academy) — Participants at San Diego Jewish Academy’s recently held “Grandparents and Special Friends Day.” (Courtesy of San Diego Jewish Academy)

“As always, Grandparents and Special Friends Day was such an uplifting experience for our entire community,” said Zvi Weiss, Head of School at SDJA, in the news release. It’s a chance for our students to showcase their learning and growth with some of the people closest to them. Everyone leaves that day feeling better about the future of the Jewish people, both locally and beyond.”