Multiple studies have demonstrated the benefit of the family dinner, especially for adolescents.
Regular family dinners have been associated with teens developing healthy eating habits, lower rates of high-risk behaviors, and better mental health. But what good can just one annual family meal do for adolescent development? How would that dinner have to be different from all other dinners?
More than any moment in the calendar year, the Passover Seder points to the vitality of Jewish life in America. Seventy percent of American Jewish adults will likely participate in this ritual, which dates back to antiquity. This makes the Passover Seder one of the most frequently practiced and durable Jewish rituals in America. New research suggests it is also an extraordinarily powerful moment to cultivate Jewish values and sensibilities in the next generation.
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