BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jewish Grandparents Network - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/play-along-parsha-vayigash/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211219 DTSTAMP:20211123T224539Z CREATED:20211123T224539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T224539Z UID:10000041-1639785600-1639871999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Play-Along Parsha Vayichi DESCRIPTION:Situation: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph 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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph 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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph 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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/play-along-parsha-shemot/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211226 DTSTAMP:20211214T234347Z CREATED:20211214T234347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T234347Z UID:10000046-1640390400-1640476799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Family Torah learning with Hadar’s Devash: Shemot DESCRIPTION:Situation: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph 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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/new-years-day/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/new-years-day.png END:VEVENT 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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/family-torah-learning-with-hadars-devash-vaera/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102 DTSTAMP:20211218T150935Z CREATED:20211218T150935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211218T150935Z UID:10000057-1640995200-1641081599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Play-Along Parsha: Va'era DESCRIPTION:Situation: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph 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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph 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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph 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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph 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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph 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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph 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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph 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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph 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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph 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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph 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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph 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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph 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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph 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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph 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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph 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: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/presidents-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220227 DTSTAMP:20220217T020318Z CREATED:20220215T123123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T020318Z UID:10000022-1645833600-1645919999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Vayakhel – family activities DESCRIPTION:Situation: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/parashat-hashavua-portion-of-the-week-vayakhel-family-activities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220305 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220306 DTSTAMP:20220301T171521Z CREATED:20220301T170831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T171521Z UID:10000034-1646438400-1646524799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Pekudei – family activities DESCRIPTION:Situation: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/parashat-hashavua-portion-of-the-week-pekudei-family-activities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T200000 DTSTAMP:20220303T142934Z CREATED:20220303T142934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T142934Z UID:10000101-1646593200-1646596800@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:War in Ukraine What Should We Know and How Should We Talk to Our Grandchildren About It DESCRIPTION:Situation: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/war-in-ukraine-what-should-we-know-and-how-should-we-talk-to-our-grandchildren-about-it/ LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220313 DTSTAMP:20220301T171126Z CREATED:20220301T171126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T171126Z UID:10000036-1647043200-1647129599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Vayikra – family activities DESCRIPTION:Situation: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/parashat-hashavua-portion-of-the-week-vayikra-family-activities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T203000 DTSTAMP:20220301T175908Z CREATED:20220301T160559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T175908Z UID:10000032-1647370800-1647376200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Creating Safe & Affirming Spaces for Our Grandchildren: Addressing Racism\, Transphobia\, and Lack of Disabilities Inclusion in Our Communities DESCRIPTION:Situation: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/creating-safe-affirming-spaces-for-our-grandchildren-addressing-racism-transphobia-and-lack-of-disabilities-inclusion-in-our-communities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220317 DTSTAMP:20220223T132505Z CREATED:20220223T132505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T132505Z UID:10000026-1647388800-1647475199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Erev Purim DESCRIPTION:Situation: Breaking a Neighbor’s Window \n \n \n \n You’re playing with a ball outside when your throw accidentally breaks a neighbor’s window. They are away on vacation and no one sees what happened. You have a choice: tell your parents and the neighbor when they return\, knowing you may face consequences\, or keep quiet and hope no one finds out. What would you do?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Achrayut\, אחריות\, Responsibility \n \n \n \n Taking responsibility\, for ourselves and for one another\, is a core Jewish value. Personal Responsibility:“If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for me\, who am I? If not now\, when?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14) “Hineini— Here I am.” A biblical response that expresses readiness to step forward and act. Responsibility to Others:Kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — All Israel is responsible for one another. (Talmud) “What is hateful to you\, do not do to your neighbor.” (Hillel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Text Study \n \n \n \n In Bereshit (Genesis)\, we read that Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge even though God tells them not to. When God confronts them\, Adam blames Eve\, and Eve blames the serpent. As a result\, God banishes them from the Garden of Eden. The story reminds us of the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character \n \n \n \n Accepting responsibility for our actions can be hard to do. It may mean admitting a mistake\, telling the truth when it’s uncomfortable\, or making amends for something we’ve done. Taking responsibility requires you to be honest and brave\, and to show integrity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Share a time when you made a mistake that affected someone else. Did you take responsibility right away\, or did you try to avoid it? What happened\, and what did you learn? \n \n \n \n Grandchild:Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to admit a mistake or keep it a secret? What did you do? Looking back\, how do you feel about your decision? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue the conversation:Together\, think of other situations in which someone must choose between accepting responsibility and hiding the truth. What does it mean to you to be a mensch in those moments? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilene Cardin Vogelstein is a Past President of the Jewish Grandparents Network. She has been a Jewish professional and lay leader for over 40 years. Ilene has been a director\, consultant\, and professional development educator to Jewish early childhood programs at the national and local level.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/erev-purim/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR