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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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 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: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:20220108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220109 DTSTAMP:20211214T235349Z CREATED:20211214T235349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T235349Z UID:10000053-1641600000-1641686399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Family Torah learning with Hadar’s Devash: Bo 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-bo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220109 DTSTAMP:20220115T204539Z CREATED:20220115T204539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220115T204539Z UID:10000067-1641600000-1641686399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Play-Along Parsha: Bo 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-bo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T200000 DTSTAMP:20211214T235741Z CREATED:20211210T145240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T235741Z UID:10000043-1641927600-1641931200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Raising Resilient Kids In A Stressed-Out World: How Grandparents Can Play A Role DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/raising-resilient-kids-in-a-stressed-out-world-how-grandparents-can-play-a-role/ ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Grandparents Network":MAILTO:info@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220116 DTSTAMP:20211214T235948Z CREATED:20211214T235640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T235948Z UID:10000055-1642204800-1642291199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Family Torah learning with Hadar’s Devash: Beshallach 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-beshallah/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220116 DTSTAMP:20220115T204713Z CREATED:20220115T204713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220115T204713Z UID:10000068-1642204800-1642291199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Play-Along Parsha: Beshalach 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-beshalach/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220118 DTSTAMP:20230127T030053Z CREATED:20220114T211036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T030053Z UID:10000059-1642377600-1642463999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Tu BiShvat DESCRIPTION:Situation: Wanting to Quit Acting \n \n \n \n You are tired of not getting the part you want in your school’s theater productions after being in the acting troupe for a year. You love acting but want to leave the group because you feel it isn’t working out for you.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Netzach\, נצח\, Perseverance\, Grit \n \n \n \n “For though the righteous fall seven times\, they rise again\, while the wicked stumble in adversity.” (Proverbs 24:16) Those who persist\, despite failing\, gain the ability to keep moving forward and growing. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or discouraged\, for Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Courage doesn’t mean you’re never afraid. It is finding the strength to continue on the journey of learning who you are and what is right for you\, even when you’re uncertain or scared. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perseverance and Grit \n \n \n \n Discuss the ways in which quitting can impact your teen grandchild’s development.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grandparent: \n\nWhy do you think you want to quit? Is it because you no longer enjoy theater or because you’re disappointed you’re not getting the roles you want\, or another reason? \nWhat have you learned during your first year in theater that you didn’t know when you started? \nWhat would you miss (or miss out on) if you left the troupe today? \nIf you stay another season and don’t get a lead role\, how could you define success differently? \nHow can disappointment help you grow?\nThink of something that you quit in the past. Would you make the same decision today?\n\nTeen grandchild: \n\nWhat is something that was difficult for you when you were my age?\nWhen did sticking with something\, even after you wanted to give up\, pay off?\nWas there ever a time when quitting was the right decision? How did you know?\nWhat did you learn about yourself in the process of either quitting or sticking to something?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brainstorm possible “mensch moves.” \n \n \n \n For example: Stay in theater for another production to continue growing.Talk with the director about ways to build your skills to become a lead in the future.Find another way to pursue acting.Decide that it’s time to try something new. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erica N. Hruby\, M.A. is a tween/teen expert with over 30 years of professional experience working directly with parents\, grandparents\, and tweens/teens in Jewish community\, academic\, and residential environments. She is the founder of Anchored Parenting\, LLC. Photographs courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/tu-bishvat/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220118 DTSTAMP:20220116T200018Z CREATED:20220114T211147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220116T200018Z UID:10000061-1642377600-1642463999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. 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/martin-luther-king-jr-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220123 DTSTAMP:20220115T210431Z CREATED:20220115T205518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220115T210431Z UID:10000069-1642809600-1642895999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Yitro – family activities 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/parashat-hashavua-portion-of-the-week-yitro-family-activities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220130 DTSTAMP:20220204T012822Z CREATED:20220115T205751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T012822Z UID:10000070-1643414400-1643500799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Mishpatim – family activities 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/parashat-hashavua-portion-of-the-week-mishpatim-family-activities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220206 DTSTAMP:20220204T013022Z CREATED:20220115T205954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T013022Z UID:10000071-1644019200-1644105599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Terumah – family activities 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/parashat-hashavua-portion-of-the-week-terumah-family-activities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220213 DTSTAMP:20220211T015519Z CREATED:20220115T210632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T015519Z UID:10000072-1644624000-1644710399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Tetzaveh – family activities 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/parashat-hashavua-portion-of-the-week-tetzaveh-family-activities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T200000 DTSTAMP:20220115T210304Z CREATED:20220115T020442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220115T210304Z UID:10000065-1644951600-1644955200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Family Room Live! What Grandparents Need to Know About Teens and Mental Health 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-what-grandparents-need-to-know-about-teens-and-mental-health/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T183000 DTSTAMP:20220127T181613Z CREATED:20220127T181613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T181613Z UID:10000098-1645030800-1645036200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Hadar's Learning with Grandparents session 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/hadars-learning-with-grandparents-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220220 DTSTAMP:20220217T020027Z CREATED:20220211T015746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T020027Z UID:10000020-1645228800-1645315199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Ki Tisa – family activities 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/parashat-hashavua-portion-of-the-week-ki-tisa-family-activities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220222 DTSTAMP:20220115T020124Z CREATED:20220115T020124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220115T020124Z UID:10000064-1645401600-1645487999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Presidents 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/presidents-day/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR