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SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Pekudei – family activities
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/parashat-hashavua-portion-of-the-week-pekudei-family-activities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T190000
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SUMMARY:War in Ukraine What Should We Know and How Should We Talk to Our Grandchildren 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/war-in-ukraine-what-should-we-know-and-how-should-we-talk-to-our-grandchildren-about-it/
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SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Vayikra – family activities
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/parashat-hashavua-portion-of-the-week-vayikra-family-activities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T190000
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SUMMARY:Creating Safe & Affirming Spaces for Our Grandchildren: Addressing Racism\, Transphobia\, and Lack of Disabilities Inclusion in Our Communities
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/creating-safe-affirming-spaces-for-our-grandchildren-addressing-racism-transphobia-and-lack-of-disabilities-inclusion-in-our-communities/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220317
DTSTAMP:20220223T132505Z
CREATED:20220223T132505Z
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SUMMARY:Erev Purim
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-purim/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220318
DTSTAMP:20220115T020042Z
CREATED:20220115T020042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220115T020042Z
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SUMMARY:Purim
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/purim/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220320
DTSTAMP:20220326T203429Z
CREATED:20220326T203416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220326T203429Z
UID:10000104-1647648000-1647734399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Tzav – family activities
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/parashat-hashavua-portion-of-the-week-tzav-family-activities/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220327
DTSTAMP:20220326T203232Z
CREATED:20220326T203026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220326T203232Z
UID:10000103-1648252800-1648339199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Shemini – family activities
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/parashat-hashavua-portion-of-the-week-shemini-family-activities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T120744
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T120744
DTSTAMP:20220226T202219Z
CREATED:20220226T202219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220226T202219Z
UID:10000028-1648296464-1648296464@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Mother's Day
DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​								\n				\n				\n				\n									You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry								\n				\n				\n				\n									If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy								\n				\n				\n				\n									Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n 	How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n 	Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Talk about it. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/mothers-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T200000
DTSTAMP:20220324T153137Z
CREATED:20220323T113733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T153137Z
UID:10000102-1648580400-1648584000@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Grandparents\, Bring Your Family Seder to 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-bring-your-family-seder-to-life/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T170000
DTSTAMP:20220301T175545Z
CREATED:20220301T175423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T175545Z
UID:10000100-1648656000-1648659600@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Q&A Session for Creating Safe & Affirming Spaces for Our Grandchildren: Addressing Racism\, Transphobia\, and Lack of Disabilities Inclusion in Our Communities
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/qa-session-for-creating-safe-affirming-spaces-for-our-grandchildren-addressing-racism-transphobia-and-lack-of-disabilities-inclusion-in-our-communities/
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