BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jewish Grandparents Network - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Jewish Grandparents Network X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Jewish Grandparents Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20210314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20211107T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20220313T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20221106T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20230312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20231105T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220525 DTSTAMP:20220516T012824Z CREATED:20220516T012636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T012824Z UID:10000113-1653350400-1653436799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Grandparent Story Contest: Winning Submission Performed Live DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​ \n \n \n \n You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry \n \n \n \n If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy \n \n \n \n Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talk about it.  \n \n \n \n Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision. \n \n \n \n Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/grandparent-story-contest-winning-submission-performed-live/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220522 DTSTAMP:20220531T162723Z CREATED:20220516T104758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T162723Z UID:10000115-1653091200-1653177599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Behar – 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-behar-family-activities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220520 DTSTAMP:20220116T201405Z CREATED:20220116T201405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220116T201405Z UID:10000076-1652918400-1653004799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Lag Ba'Omer 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/lag-baomer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220515 DTSTAMP:20220425T150727Z CREATED:20220425T150727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T150727Z UID:10000110-1652486400-1652572799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Emor – 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-emor-family-activities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220509 DTSTAMP:20220516T012924Z CREATED:20220516T012924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T012924Z UID:10000114-1651968000-1652054399@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-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220507 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220508 DTSTAMP:20220425T150826Z CREATED:20220425T150154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T150826Z UID:10000109-1651881600-1651967999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Kedoshim– 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-kedoshim-family-activities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220506 DTSTAMP:20220116T200949Z CREATED:20220116T200949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220116T200949Z UID:10000075-1651708800-1651795199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel 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/yom-haatzmaut-israel-independence-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220505 DTSTAMP:20220116T200851Z CREATED:20220116T200851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220116T200851Z UID:10000074-1651622400-1651708799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Yom Hazikaron (Israel Memorial 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/yom-hazikaron-israel-memorial-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220501 DTSTAMP:20220425T150342Z CREATED:20220425T145815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T150342Z UID:10000108-1651276800-1651363199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Acharei Mot– 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-acharei-mot-family-activities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220429 DTSTAMP:20220116T200324Z CREATED:20220116T200324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220116T200324Z UID:10000073-1651104000-1651190399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Memorial 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/yom-hashoah-holocaust-memorial-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220426T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220426T200000 DTSTAMP:20220405T144923Z CREATED:20220405T144749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T144923Z UID:10000106-1650999600-1651003200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Why Your Grandchildren Need Great Role Models 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/why-your-grandchildren-need-great-role-models/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T140000 DTSTAMP:20220301T174356Z CREATED:20220301T174320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T174356Z UID:10000099-1649854800-1649858400@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Q&A Session for L’Dor Va’Dor: Affirming and Loving Your Transgender\, Non-Binary\, and Gender Expansive 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/optional-qa-session-for-ldor-vador-affirming-and-loving-your-transgender-non-binary-and-gender-expansive-grandchildren/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220410 DTSTAMP:20220419T132910Z CREATED:20220419T132910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T132910Z UID:10000107-1649462400-1649548799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Metzora – 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-metzora-family-activities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220404T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220404T170000 DTSTAMP:20220301T175122Z CREATED:20220301T173444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T175122Z UID:10000038-1649088000-1649091600@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:L’Dor Va’Dor: Affirming and Loving Your Transgender\, Non-Binary\, and Gender Expansive 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/ldor-vador-affirming-and-loving-your-transgender-non-binary-and-gender-expansive-grandchildren/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220402 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220403 DTSTAMP:20220326T203619Z CREATED:20220326T203619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220326T203619Z UID:10000105-1648857600-1648943999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Tazria – 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-tazria-family-activities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220318 DTSTAMP:20220115T020042Z CREATED:20220115T020042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220115T020042Z UID:10000063-1647475200-1647561599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220317 DTSTAMP:20220223T132505Z CREATED:20220223T132505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T132505Z UID:10000026-1647388800-1647475199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Erev Purim DESCRIPTION:Situation: 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T203000 DTSTAMP:20220301T175908Z CREATED:20220301T160559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T175908Z UID:10000032-1647370800-1647376200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Creating Safe & Affirming Spaces for Our Grandchildren: Addressing Racism\, Transphobia\, and Lack of Disabilities Inclusion in Our Communities DESCRIPTION:Situation: 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220313 DTSTAMP:20220301T171126Z CREATED:20220301T171126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T171126Z UID:10000036-1647043200-1647129599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Vayikra – family activities DESCRIPTION:Situation: 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T200000 DTSTAMP:20220303T142934Z CREATED:20220303T142934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T142934Z UID:10000101-1646593200-1646596800@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:War in Ukraine What Should We Know and How Should We Talk to Our Grandchildren About It DESCRIPTION:Situation: 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/ LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220305 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220306 DTSTAMP:20220301T171521Z CREATED:20220301T170831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T171521Z UID:10000034-1646438400-1646524799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Pekudei – family activities DESCRIPTION:Situation: 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220227 DTSTAMP:20220217T020318Z CREATED:20220215T123123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T020318Z UID:10000022-1645833600-1645919999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Vayakhel – family activities DESCRIPTION:Situation: 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-vayakhel-family-activities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220222 DTSTAMP:20220115T020124Z CREATED:20220115T020124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220115T020124Z UID:10000064-1645401600-1645487999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Presidents Day DESCRIPTION:Situation: 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/presidents-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220220 DTSTAMP:20220217T020027Z CREATED:20220211T015746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T020027Z UID:10000020-1645228800-1645315199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Ki Tisa – family activities DESCRIPTION:Situation: 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-ki-tisa-family-activities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T183000 DTSTAMP:20220127T181613Z CREATED:20220127T181613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T181613Z UID:10000098-1645030800-1645036200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org SUMMARY:Hadar's Learning with Grandparents session DESCRIPTION:Situation: 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/hadars-learning-with-grandparents-session/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR