Some of us share memories of past Friday night gatherings. For others, this Shabbat might be a first. Whatever our experience, this is an evening to create new memories across life stages, l’dor v’dor, from generation to generation.

A recent study from the University of Michigan teaches four keys to intergenerational thriving: respect, responsibility, reciprocity, and resilience.

Respect comes from inherited knowledge; Responsibility from providing care;
Reciprocity from caring for those that have cared for us; Resilience from enduring life’s challenges.