BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jewish Grandparents Network - ECPv6.17.3.1//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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/rosh-hashanah-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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/rosh-hashanah-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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/yom-kippur/ 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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/sukkot/ 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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/simchat-torah-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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/simchat-torah-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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/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