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:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210907 DTSTAMP:20210726T185933Z CREATED:20210726T185357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T185933Z UID:10000009-1630886400-1630972799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Erev Rosh Hashanah 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/erev-rosh-hashanah/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210907 DTSTAMP:20210726T185934Z CREATED:20210726T185312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T185934Z UID:10000008-1630886400-1630972799@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/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210908 DTSTAMP:20210726T185933Z CREATED:20210726T185425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T185933Z UID:10000010-1630972800-1631059199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah 1st 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/rosh-hashanah-1st-day/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210909 DTSTAMP:20210726T185933Z CREATED:20210726T185605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T185933Z UID:10000011-1631059200-1631145599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah 2nd 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/rosh-hashanah-2nd-day/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T200000 DTSTAMP:20210726T185751Z CREATED:20210726T185728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T185751Z UID:10000012-1631559600-1631563200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Family Room Live! 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/family-room-live/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210916 DTSTAMP:20210726T185907Z CREATED:20210726T185907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T185907Z UID:10000013-1631664000-1631750399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Kol Nidre 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/kol-nidre/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210917 DTSTAMP:20210726T190008Z CREATED:20210726T190008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T190008Z UID:10000014-1631750400-1631836799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Yom Kippur 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-kippur/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210921 DTSTAMP:20210726T190035Z CREATED:20210726T190035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T190035Z UID:10000015-1632096000-1632182399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Erev 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/erev-sukkot/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T170000 DTSTAMP:20210726T190142Z CREATED:20210726T190142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T190142Z UID:10000016-1632211200-1632762000@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/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210929 DTSTAMP:20221012T193203Z CREATED:20210726T190505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T193203Z UID:10000017-1632787200-1632873599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Simchat Torah (Reform) 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/simchat-torah-reform/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Kid-with-Torah-scroll-e1665602954555.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210930 DTSTAMP:20210726T190536Z CREATED:20210726T190536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T190536Z UID:10000018-1632873600-1632959999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Simchat Torah (Conservative) 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/simchat-torah-conservative/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T200000 DTSTAMP:20211019T002829Z CREATED:20211019T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T002829Z UID:10000029-1635879600-1635883200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Miller 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/a-conversation-with-dr-lisa-miller/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211114 DTSTAMP:20211108T184333Z CREATED:20211108T184249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T184333Z UID:10000033-1636761600-1636847999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Play-Along Parsha Vayeitzei 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/play-along-parsha-vayeitzei/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T200000 DTSTAMP:20211108T184004Z CREATED:20211108T184004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T184004Z UID:10000031-1637089200-1637092800@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Grandma\, Grandpa Tell Me A Story live event 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/grandma-grandpa-tell-me-a-story-live-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211121 DTSTAMP:20211108T184533Z CREATED:20211108T184519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T184533Z UID:10000035-1637366400-1637452799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Play-Along Parsha Vayishlach 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/play-along-parsha-vayishlach/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211126 DTSTAMP:20211019T002324Z CREATED:20211019T002324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T002324Z UID:10000027-1637798400-1637884799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Thanksgiving 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/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211128 DTSTAMP:20211108T184715Z CREATED:20211108T184715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T184715Z UID:10000037-1637971200-1638057599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Play-Along Parsha Vayeshev 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/play-along-parsha-vayeshev/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211129 DTSTAMP:20210726T190614Z CREATED:20210726T190614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T190614Z UID:10000019-1638057600-1638143999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:1st night Hanukkah 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/1st-night-hanukkah/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T170000 DTSTAMP:20210726T191517Z CREATED:20210726T191517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T191517Z UID:10000021-1638172800-1638810000@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Hanukkah 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/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211205 DTSTAMP:20211123T222907Z CREATED:20211123T222752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T222907Z UID:10000039-1638576000-1638662399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Play-Along Parsha Miketz 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/play-along-parsha-miketz/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T200000 DTSTAMP:20211123T224653Z CREATED:20211123T224653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T224653Z UID:10000042-1638903600-1638907200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Inclusive Grandparenting — How We Fully Celebrate ALL Our 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/inclusive-grandparenting-how-we-fully-celebrate-all-our-grandchildren/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211212 DTSTAMP:20211123T224420Z CREATED:20211123T224420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T224420Z UID:10000040-1639180800-1639267199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Play-Along Parsha Vayigash 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/play-along-parsha-vayigash/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211219 DTSTAMP:20211214T234211Z CREATED:20211214T234211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T234211Z UID:10000045-1639785600-1639871999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Family Torah learning with Hadar's Devash: Vayehi 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/family-torah-learning-with-hadars-devash-vayehi/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211219 DTSTAMP:20211123T224539Z CREATED:20211123T224539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T224539Z UID:10000041-1639785600-1639871999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Play-Along Parsha Vayichi 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/play-along-parsha-vayichi/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211226 DTSTAMP:20211214T234347Z CREATED:20211214T234347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T234347Z UID:10000046-1640390400-1640476799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Family Torah learning with Hadar’s Devash: Shemot 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/family-torah-learning-with-hadars-devash-shemot/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211226 DTSTAMP:20211214T233610Z CREATED:20211214T233610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T233610Z UID:10000044-1640390400-1640476799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Play-Along Parsha Shemot 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/play-along-parsha-shemot/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211226 DTSTAMP:20210726T191555Z CREATED:20210726T191555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T191555Z UID:10000023-1640390400-1640476799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Christmas 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/christmas/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102 DTSTAMP:20211218T150935Z CREATED:20211218T150935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211218T150935Z UID:10000057-1640995200-1641081599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Play-Along Parsha: Va'era 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/play-along-parsha-vaera/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102 DTSTAMP:20211214T235254Z CREATED:20211214T235254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T235254Z UID:10000051-1640995200-1641081599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Family Torah learning with Hadar’s Devash: Va'era 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/family-torah-learning-with-hadars-devash-vaera/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102 DTSTAMP:20210804T155443Z CREATED:20210726T191623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T155443Z UID:10000025-1640995200-1641081599@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/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/new-years-day.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR