Webcast will offer a halachic, hashkafic and psychological perspective on the role of today�s grandparents in their grandchildren�s lives

New York, NY, May 16, 2019�Chai Lifeline will present �Grandchildren in Crisis,� a discussion with Rabbi Lipa Geldwerth, Rov of Khal Kol Torah in Brooklyn, and renowned psychologist Dr. David Pelcovitz. The wide-ranging talk will examine the role of grandparents with grandchildren undergoing traumatic experiences�such as addiction, serious illness, bereavement or their parents� divorce�through a hashkafic and psychological lens.

The discussion will be moderated by Chai Lifeline Chief Executive Officer Rabbi Simcha Scholar and will be available online on Wednesday, May 29 at 8 p.m. via webcast at www.chailifeline.org/grandparents. There will be a call-in option available at 605-313-4108; Access Code: 293882; Reference Number: 1.

�Today�s grandparents are more invested and more involved in their grandchildren�s lives than ever before,� said Rabbi Scholar. �But when crisis strikes our grandchildren R�L, what can or should a grandparent do? How can we show we care while also respecting our children�s boundaries? What approach do we take? This conversation will take an in-depth look at this difficult yet highly relevant issue.�

Following the webcast, viewers and listeners will have the opportunity to submit questions directly Rabbi Geldwerth and Dr. Pelcovitz via email at [email protected].

Chai Lifeline is the international children�s health support network, providing emotional, social, and financial support to children with life-threatening or lifelong illnesses and their families. To learn more about Chai Lifeline and its services, please visit www.chailifeline.org.