BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jewish Grandparents Network - ECPv6.17.3.1//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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T201500 DTSTAMP:20240416T141031Z CREATED:20240201T202242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T141031Z UID:10000165-1713294000-1713298500@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Welcome to the Seder: Grandparents' Role in Embracing ALL Family Members at Passover DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/welcome-to-the-seder-grandparents-role-in-embracing-all-family-members-at-passover/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Rabbi-Jessica-Lowenthal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240423 DTSTAMP:20240311T213018Z CREATED:20240311T211850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T213018Z UID:10000090-1713744000-1713830399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Passover\, first seder DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/passover-first-seder-2/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Passover-the-first-seder.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240424 DTSTAMP:20240311T212505Z CREATED:20240311T212416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T212505Z UID:10000091-1713830400-1713916799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Passover\, first day DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/passover-first-day-2/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Passover-the-first-day.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T200000 DTSTAMP:20240323T222319Z CREATED:20240323T222319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T222319Z UID:10000092-1715799600-1715803200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:How Grandparents Can Play with Infants and Young Grandchildren DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/how-grandparents-can-play-with-infants-and-young-grandchildren/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dr.-Betsy-Diamant-Cohen.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T200000 DTSTAMP:20240418T180737Z CREATED:20240418T180737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T180737Z UID:10000093-1717614000-1717617600@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:The Power of Grandparent-Grandchild Interactions: Learning from and Teaching Each Other DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/the-power-of-grandparent-grandchild-interactions-learning-from-and-teaching-each-other/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-Power-of-Grandparent-Grandchild-Interactions.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240614 DTSTAMP:20240509T102023Z CREATED:20230428T152737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T102023Z UID:10000138-1718150400-1718323199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Shavuot DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/shavuot-2/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Shavuot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240620 DTSTAMP:20240617T144033Z CREATED:20240614T155804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T144033Z UID:10000094-1718755200-1718841599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth National Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/juneteenth/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Juneteenth-Calendar-Event-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240705 DTSTAMP:20240617T154744Z CREATED:20240617T154744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T154744Z UID:10000095-1720051200-1720137599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:July 4 DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/july-4/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Happy-July-4th.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T140000 DTSTAMP:20240821T135657Z CREATED:20240819T150435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T135657Z UID:10000167-1725454800-1725458400@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Coffee Talk with the Chief Zayde Officer DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/coffee-talk-with-the-chief-zayde-officer/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Coffee-Talk-with-the-Chief-Zayde-Officer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T200000 DTSTAMP:20240715T182837Z CREATED:20240715T182837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T182837Z UID:10000096-1726599600-1726603200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:How Play with Grandchildren Can Bring Out the Sweetness of the High Holidays DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/how-play-with-grandchildren-can-bring-out-the-sweetness-of-the-high-holidays/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sari-Kopitnikoff.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T203000 DTSTAMP:20240722T141217Z CREATED:20240722T141217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T141217Z UID:10000097-1726603200-1726605000@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Talkback for Professionals: How Play with Grandchildren Can Bring Out the Sweetness of the High Holidays DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/talkback-for-professionals-how-play-with-grandchildren-can-bring-out-the-sweetness-of-the-high-holidays/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Talkback-for-Professionals-How-Play-with-Grandchildren-Can-Bring-Out-the-Sweetness-of-the-High-Holidays-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T134500 DTSTAMP:20240913T204945Z CREATED:20240913T204945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T204945Z UID:10000169-1727269200-1727271900@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:One Year Since October 7: How to Talk with Your Teen Grandchildren DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/one-year-since-october-7-how-to-talk-with-your-teen-grandchildren/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/One-Year-Since-October-7_How-to-Talk-with-Your-Teen-Grandchildren.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241005 DTSTAMP:20240710T181956Z CREATED:20230710T174921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T181956Z UID:10000142-1727913600-1728086399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/rosh-hashanah-2023/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Rosh-Hashanah-September-16-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012 DTSTAMP:20240710T182737Z CREATED:20230710T181135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T182737Z UID:10000145-1728604800-1728691199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidrei) DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/erev-yom-kippur-kol-nidrei/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241013 DTSTAMP:20240926T144504Z CREATED:20230710T180618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T144504Z UID:10000143-1728691200-1728777599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Yom Kippur DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/yom-kippur-3/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Yom-Kippur-Calendar-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T200000 DTSTAMP:20240814T180136Z CREATED:20240814T160710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T180136Z UID:10000166-1729018800-1729022400@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Let There Be Play: Bringing the Torah to Life with Grandchildren DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/let-there-be-play-bringing-the-torah-to-life-with-grandchildren/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Let-There-Be-Play_Bringing-the-Torah-to-Life-with-Grandchildren.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T203000 DTSTAMP:20240826T164153Z CREATED:20240826T163923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T164153Z UID:10000168-1729022400-1729024200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Talkback for Professionals: Let There Be Play — Bringing the Torah to Life with Grandchildren DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/talkback-for-professionals-let-there-be-play-bringing-the-torah-to-life-with-grandchildren/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Talkback-for-Professionals_Let-There-Be-Play_Bringing-the-Torah-to-Life-with-Grandchildren-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018 DTSTAMP:20241007T200916Z CREATED:20241007T141654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T200916Z UID:10000171-1729123200-1729209599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Sukkot DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/sukkot-4/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUKKOT-Grandparent-and-grandchild-courtesy-of-Union-for-Reform-Judaism.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025 DTSTAMP:20241007T200856Z CREATED:20241007T142503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T200856Z UID:10000172-1729728000-1729814399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Sh’mini Atzeret and Simchat Torah (Liberal) DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/shmini-atzeret-and-simchat-torah-liberal/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SIMCHAT-TORAH-Child-Torah-courtesy-of-the-Union-for-Reform-Judaism.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241026 DTSTAMP:20241007T200756Z CREATED:20241007T142922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T200756Z UID:10000173-1729814400-1729900799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Simchat Torah (Traditional) DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/simchat-torah-traditional/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SIMCHAT-TORAH-Rolling-the-Torah-photographer-Stephanie-Fink.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T200000 DTSTAMP:20240925T145328Z CREATED:20240924T154308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T145328Z UID:10000170-1731438000-1731441600@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Grandparents\, Tell Your Story to the Next Generation: How to Pass on Your Legacy DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/grandparents-tell-your-story-to-the-next-generation/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Justin-Mertes.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T201500 DTSTAMP:20241030T164112Z CREATED:20241022T161004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T164112Z UID:10000174-1733857200-1733861700@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Navigating Hanukkah in Multifaith Families: A Grandparenting Conversation DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/navigating-hanukkah-in-multifaith-families-a-grandparenting-conversation/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Navigating-Hanukkah-in-Multifaith-Families-A-Grandparenting-Conversation-Calendar-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T200000 DTSTAMP:20241223T222405Z CREATED:20241112T210604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T222405Z UID:10000175-1736967600-1736971200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Filling the Empty Chair: Honoring and remembering grandparents and loved ones who have died DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/filling-the-empty-chair-honoring-and-remembering-grandparents-and-loved-ones-who-have-died/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/How-to-Talk-with-Grandchildren-About-Death-and-Dying-Rabbi-Melanie-Levav.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T203000 DTSTAMP:20250113T161521Z CREATED:20241223T215204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T161521Z UID:10000176-1740596400-1740601800@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:The Art of Becoming: Finding Creativity\, Meaning\, and Identity as Grandparents DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/the-art-of-becoming-finding-creativity-meaning-and-identity-as-grandparents/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/The-Art-of-Becoming-Finding-Creativity-Meaning-and-Identity-as-Grandparents-2.26.25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T171500 DTSTAMP:20250122T144706Z CREATED:20250121T172216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T144706Z UID:10000178-1741190400-1741194900@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Grandparents and Jewish Early Childhood Programs: Partners in Building Jewish Family Life DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/grandparents-and-jewish-early-childhood-programs-partners-in-building-jewish-family-life/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Grandparents-and-Jewish-Early-Childhood-Programs_Partners-in-Building-Jewish-Family-Life.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T200000 DTSTAMP:20250113T162228Z CREATED:20250113T161239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T162228Z UID:10000177-1742324400-1742328000@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Navigating Your Relationship with Your Adult Children (the Parents of Your Grandchildren) DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/navigating-your-relationship-with-your-adult-children-the-parents-of-your-grandchildren/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Navigating-Your-Relationship-with-Your-Adult-Children-the-Parents-of-Your-Grandchildren.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T201500 DTSTAMP:20250220T204956Z CREATED:20250211T182800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T204956Z UID:10000179-1743620400-1743624900@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Improvise Your Seder: How Games and Play Can Make Passover Memorable for Grandchildren and Families DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/improvise-your-seder-how-games-and-play-can-make-passover-memorable-for-grandchildren-and-families/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Improvise-Your-Seder_How-Games-and-Play-Can-Make-Passover-Memorable-for-Grandchildren-and-Families.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T200000 DTSTAMP:20250309T005213Z CREATED:20250220T210955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T005213Z UID:10000180-1747249200-1747252800@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:When Grandparents Get Canceled (And What to Do About It) DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/when-grandparents-get-canceled-and-what-to-do-about-it/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/When-Grandparents-Get-Canceled-And-What-to-Do-About-It.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T200000 DTSTAMP:20250527T175327Z CREATED:20250408T195150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T175327Z UID:10000181-1749150000-1749153600@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Long-Distance Grandparenting DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/navigating-the-emotional-rollercoaster-of-long-distance-grandparenting/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Dr.-Kerry-Byrne.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T201500 DTSTAMP:20250718T200533Z CREATED:20250530T151042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T200533Z UID:10000182-1754506800-1754511300@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Connecting with Your Teen Grandchild in the Age of Social Media DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/connecting-with-your-teen-grandchild-in-the-age-of-social-media/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Erica-Hruby-and-Rivkah-Schack.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR