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SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah
DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​								\n				\n				\n				\n									You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry								\n				\n				\n				\n									If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy								\n				\n				\n				\n									Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n 	How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n 	Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Talk about it. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/rosh-hashanah-2023/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241013
DTSTAMP:20240926T144504Z
CREATED:20230710T180618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T144504Z
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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur
DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​								\n				\n				\n				\n									You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry								\n				\n				\n				\n									If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy								\n				\n				\n				\n									Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n 	How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n 	Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Talk about it. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/yom-kippur-3/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T200000
DTSTAMP:20240814T180136Z
CREATED:20240814T160710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T180136Z
UID:10000166-1729018800-1729022400@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Let There Be Play: Bringing the Torah to Life with Grandchildren
DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​								\n				\n				\n				\n									You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry								\n				\n				\n				\n									If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy								\n				\n				\n				\n									Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n 	How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n 	Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Talk about it. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/let-there-be-play-bringing-the-torah-to-life-with-grandchildren/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Let-There-Be-Play_Bringing-the-Torah-to-Life-with-Grandchildren.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T203000
DTSTAMP:20240826T164153Z
CREATED:20240826T163923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T164153Z
UID:10000168-1729022400-1729024200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Talkback for Professionals: Let There Be Play — Bringing the Torah to Life with Grandchildren
DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​								\n				\n				\n				\n									You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry								\n				\n				\n				\n									If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy								\n				\n				\n				\n									Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n 	How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n 	Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Talk about it. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/talkback-for-professionals-let-there-be-play-bringing-the-torah-to-life-with-grandchildren/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018
DTSTAMP:20241007T200916Z
CREATED:20241007T141654Z
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UID:10000171-1729123200-1729209599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Sukkot
DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​								\n				\n				\n				\n									You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry								\n				\n				\n				\n									If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy								\n				\n				\n				\n									Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n 	How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n 	Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Talk about it. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/sukkot-4/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025
DTSTAMP:20241007T200856Z
CREATED:20241007T142503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T200856Z
UID:10000172-1729728000-1729814399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Sh’mini Atzeret and Simchat Torah (Liberal)
DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​								\n				\n				\n				\n									You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry								\n				\n				\n				\n									If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy								\n				\n				\n				\n									Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n 	How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n 	Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Talk about it. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/shmini-atzeret-and-simchat-torah-liberal/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SIMCHAT-TORAH-Child-Torah-courtesy-of-the-Union-for-Reform-Judaism.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241026
DTSTAMP:20241007T200756Z
CREATED:20241007T142922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T200756Z
UID:10000173-1729814400-1729900799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Simchat Torah (Traditional)
DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​								\n				\n				\n				\n									You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry								\n				\n				\n				\n									If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy								\n				\n				\n				\n									Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n 	How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n 	Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Talk about it. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/simchat-torah-traditional/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SIMCHAT-TORAH-Rolling-the-Torah-photographer-Stephanie-Fink.jpg
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