BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jewish Grandparents Network - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Jewish Grandparents Network X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Jewish Grandparents Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T200000 DTSTAMP:20230130T153451Z CREATED:20230102T184219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T153451Z UID:10000060-1675191600-1675195200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Our Adult Children's Voices Matter: What Parents Want Grandparents to Know DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/our-adult-childrens-voices-matter-what-parents-want-grandparents-to-know/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Our-Adult-Childrens-Voices-Matter_350x350px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230207 DTSTAMP:20230130T152856Z CREATED:20230130T125302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T152856Z UID:10000128-1675641600-1675727999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Tu BiShvat DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/tu-bishvat-2/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tu-BiShvat_350x350px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T200000 DTSTAMP:20230301T173829Z CREATED:20230124T162625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T173829Z UID:10000127-1677006000-1677009600@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:How to Bring Purim to Life for Grandchildren DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/how-to-bring-purim-to-life-for-grandchildren/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/How-to-Bring-Purim-to-Life-for-Granchildren_350x350px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230308 DTSTAMP:20230130T152740Z CREATED:20230123T204905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T152740Z UID:10000062-1678147200-1678233599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Purim DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/purim-2/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Purim_March-7th-2023_350x350px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T200000 DTSTAMP:20230315T145906Z CREATED:20230301T173915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T145906Z UID:10000133-1680030000-1680033600@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:How to Bring Passover to Life for Grandchildren DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/how-to-bring-passover-to-life-for-grandchildren/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/How-to-Bring-Passover-to-Life-for-Grandchildren-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230406 DTSTAMP:20230315T160531Z CREATED:20230223T170223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T160531Z UID:10000129-1680652800-1680739199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Passover\, first seder DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/passover-first-seder/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Passover_first-seder_4.5.23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230407 DTSTAMP:20230322T180425Z CREATED:20230223T170454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T180425Z UID:10000130-1680739200-1680825599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Passover\, first day DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/passover-first-day/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Passover_first-day_4.6.23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230419 DTSTAMP:20230410T185212Z CREATED:20230410T185212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T185212Z UID:10000135-1681776000-1681862399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Yom Hashoah\, Holocaust Remembrance Day DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/yom-hashoah-holocaust-remembrance-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Yom-Hashoah-Holocaust-Remembrance-Day_April-26-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T200000 DTSTAMP:20230424T010411Z CREATED:20230322T200414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T010411Z UID:10000134-1681844400-1681848000@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:How to Navigate Family Relationships: Jewish Tools That Can Help DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/how-to-navigate-family-relationships-jewish-tools-that-can-help/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/How-to-navigate-family-relationships_Jewish-tools-that-can-help_4.18.23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230427 DTSTAMP:20230410T185702Z CREATED:20230410T185702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T185702Z UID:10000136-1682467200-1682553599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Israel’s Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/israels-independence-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Israels-Independence-Day_April-26-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T200000 DTSTAMP:20230426T160908Z CREATED:20230424T010538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T160908Z UID:10000137-1683658800-1683662400@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:The Torah of Being a Grandparent: How We Live our Values DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/the-torah-of-being-a-grandparent-how-we-live-our-values/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/The-Torah-of-Being-a-Grandparent_How-We-Live-our-Values.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T200000 DTSTAMP:20230505T174825Z CREATED:20230505T171838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T174825Z UID:10000139-1686078000-1686081600@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:The Joys and Oys of Multifaith Families: How Grandparents Can Find the Blessings and Navigate the Challenges DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/the-joys-and-oys-of-multifaith-families-how-grandparents-can-find-the-blessings-and-navigate-the-challenges/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-Joys-and-Oys-of-Multifaith-Families.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230705 DTSTAMP:20230613T142112Z CREATED:20230613T141739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T142112Z UID:10000140-1688428800-1688515199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/independence-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Flag.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230905 DTSTAMP:20230710T173959Z CREATED:20230710T173540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T173959Z UID:10000141-1693785600-1693871999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Labor Day DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/labor-day-3/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Labor-Day-9.4.23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T200000 DTSTAMP:20230711T165611Z CREATED:20230711T163711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T165611Z UID:10000146-1694545200-1694548800@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:How to Talk with Grandchildren About Death and Dying DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/how-to-talk-with-grandchildren-about-death-and-dying/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/How-to-Talk-with-Grandchildren-About-Death-and-Dying-Rabbi-Melanie-Levav.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231007 DTSTAMP:20230919T211058Z CREATED:20230919T153128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T211058Z UID:10000148-1696032000-1696636799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Sukkot DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/sukkot-3/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sukkot-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231008 DTSTAMP:20230919T210921Z CREATED:20230919T160317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T210921Z UID:10000149-1696636800-1696723199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/shemini-atzeret-and-simchat-torah-2/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Shemini-Atzeret-and-Simchat-Torah_October-7th.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T200000 DTSTAMP:20230901T185941Z CREATED:20230901T185941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T185941Z UID:10000147-1697569200-1697572800@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:How Emotions Affect Your Grandchild’s Behavior (and What You Can Do About It) DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/how-emotions-affect-your-grandchilds-behavior-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/How-Emotions-Affect-Behavior.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T130000 DTSTAMP:20231012T175732Z CREATED:20231012T175732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T175732Z UID:10000157-1697630400-1697634000@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Facing Crisis in Israel: Talking with Our Grandchildren about Difficult Times DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/facing-crisis-in-israel-talking-to-our-grandchildren-about-difficult-times/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Facing-Crisis-in-Israel-Talking-with-Our-Grandchildren-about-Difficult-Times.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T140000 DTSTAMP:20231108T214538Z CREATED:20231108T191722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T214538Z UID:10000159-1699880400-1699884000@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Meeting the Moment: Antisemitism and Your Children DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/meeting-the-moment-antisemitism-and-your-children/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Dr.-Samantha-Vinokor-Meinrath.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T200000 DTSTAMP:20231108T170046Z CREATED:20230923T181136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T170046Z UID:10000153-1700161200-1700164800@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:You're a Grandparent! A Personal Jewish Ritual to Mark Your New Role DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/and-you-shall-draw-water-with-joy-a-ceremony-for-becoming-a-grandparent/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Rabbi-Amalia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T210000 DTSTAMP:20231108T214454Z CREATED:20231108T192305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T214454Z UID:10000160-1700164800-1700168400@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Navigating Antisemitism Today: Guidance and Support for Parents of Young Children DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/navigating-antisemitism-today-guidance-and-support-for-parents-of-young-children/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Betsie-Stone-Headshot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231125 DTSTAMP:20231120T165544Z CREATED:20230929T171358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T165544Z UID:10000154-1700784000-1700870399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/thanksgiving-day/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Thanksgiving-Day-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T200000 DTSTAMP:20231025T102429Z CREATED:20231024T174754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T102429Z UID:10000158-1701802800-1701806400@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:At a Distance: Practical and Meaningful Ways to Build Relationships with Your Grandchildren Who Live Far Away DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/at-a-distance-practical-and-meaningful-ways-to-build-relationships-with-your-grandchildren-who-live-far-away/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Dr.-Kerry-Byrne.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231216 DTSTAMP:20231201T003659Z CREATED:20230919T161832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T003659Z UID:10000152-1701993600-1702684799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Hanukkah (light first candle evening Dec 7) DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/hanukkah-3/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Hanukkah-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T120000 DTSTAMP:20231207T174644Z CREATED:20231207T174551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T174644Z UID:10000162-1702206000-1702209600@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Hanukkah Celebration with Grandparents and Grandchildren in the US and Israel DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/hanukkah-celebration-with-grandparents-and-grandchildren-in-the-us-and-israel/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Hanukkah-Celebration-with-Grandparents-and-Grandchildren-in-the-US-and-Israel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102 DTSTAMP:20231231T132919Z CREATED:20231002T191041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231231T132919Z UID:10000156-1704067200-1704153599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:New Year’s Day DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/new-years-day-2/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Happy-New-Year-JGN.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T200000 DTSTAMP:20231222T164526Z CREATED:20231108T214134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T164526Z UID:10000161-1705431600-1705435200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:How to Bring Shabbat to Life with Grandchildren DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/how-to-bring-shabbat-to-life-with-grandchildren/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/How-to-Bring-Shabbat-to-Life.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T200000 DTSTAMP:20231218T211930Z CREATED:20231212T220816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T211930Z UID:10000163-1707246000-1707249600@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Finding Ways to Reconnect with Estranged Children and Grandchildren DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/finding-ways-to-reconnect-with-your-estranged-children-and-grandchildren/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dr.-Sue-Cornbluth.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T200000 DTSTAMP:20231231T212150Z CREATED:20231231T212150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231231T212150Z UID:10000164-1709665200-1709668800@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:How to Communicate in Writing with Grandchildren DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/how-to-communicate-in-writing-with-grandchildren/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Aviva-Black.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR