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SUMMARY:Christmas Day observed
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/christmas-day-observed/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221226
DTSTAMP:20220127T180930Z
CREATED:20220127T180930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T180930Z
UID:10000085-1671926400-1672012799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Christmas
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/christmas-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221227
DTSTAMP:20221107T220206Z
CREATED:20220127T180854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T220206Z
UID:10000084-1671408000-1672099199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Hanukkah
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/hanukkah-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221219
DTSTAMP:20220217T191533Z
CREATED:20220127T180559Z
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SUMMARY:Light 1st Hanukkah candle tonight
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/light-1st-hanukkah-candle-tonight/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T203000
DTSTAMP:20221111T194031Z
CREATED:20221111T194031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T194031Z
UID:10000056-1671130800-1671136200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Creating Safe & Affirming Spaces for Our 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/creating-safe-affirming-spaces-for-our-grandchildren/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T200000
DTSTAMP:20221107T162753Z
CREATED:20221107T162753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T162753Z
UID:10000052-1669921200-1669924800@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:How to Bring Hanukkah to Life for Grandchildren
DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​								\n				\n				\n				\n									You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry								\n				\n				\n				\n									If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy								\n				\n				\n				\n									Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n 	How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n 	Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Talk about it. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/how-to-bring-hanukkah-to-life-for-grandchildren/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T170000
DTSTAMP:20221111T192349Z
CREATED:20221111T192349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T192349Z
UID:10000054-1669737600-1669741200@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-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221125
DTSTAMP:20221109T122109Z
CREATED:20221026T200747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T122109Z
UID:10000049-1669248000-1669334399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving
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/thanksgiving-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T200000
DTSTAMP:20221107T162718Z
CREATED:20221103T124707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T162718Z
UID:10000050-1669143600-1669147200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:How Feeling Thankful Builds Stronger Family Connections
DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​								\n				\n				\n				\n									You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry								\n				\n				\n				\n									If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy								\n				\n				\n				\n									Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n 	How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n 	Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Talk about it. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/how-feeling-thankful-builds-stronger-family-connections/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221109
DTSTAMP:20220613T180609Z
CREATED:20220613T180609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T180609Z
UID:10000121-1667865600-1667951999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Election 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/election-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T200000
DTSTAMP:20221022T005856Z
CREATED:20220921T130757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221022T005856Z
UID:10000048-1666724400-1666728000@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Family Room Live! How to Talk with Your Grandchildren About...    Almost Anything
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/family-room-live-how-to-talk-with-your-grandchildren-about-almost-anything/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221019
DTSTAMP:20220722T003527Z
CREATED:20220722T003527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T003527Z
UID:10000126-1666051200-1666137599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Simchat Torah (Conservative)
DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​								\n				\n				\n				\n									You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry								\n				\n				\n				\n									If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy								\n				\n				\n				\n									Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n 	How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n 	Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Talk about it. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/simchat-torah-conservative-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221018
DTSTAMP:20221012T193404Z
CREATED:20220127T180448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T193404Z
UID:10000082-1665964800-1666051199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
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/shemini-atzeret-and-simchat-torah/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221017
DTSTAMP:20220927T135019Z
CREATED:20220127T180145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T135019Z
UID:10000081-1665360000-1665964799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Sukkot
DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​								\n				\n				\n				\n									You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry								\n				\n				\n				\n									If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy								\n				\n				\n				\n									Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n 	How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n 	Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Talk about it. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/sukkot-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221006
DTSTAMP:20220927T135000Z
CREATED:20220127T165004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T135000Z
UID:10000080-1664928000-1665014399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Yom Kippur
DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​								\n				\n				\n				\n									You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry								\n				\n				\n				\n									If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy								\n				\n				\n				\n									Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n 	How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n 	Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Talk about it. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/yom-kippur-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220928
DTSTAMP:20220927T134938Z
CREATED:20220127T164830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T134938Z
UID:10000079-1664150400-1664323199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah
DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​								\n				\n				\n				\n									You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry								\n				\n				\n				\n									If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy								\n				\n				\n				\n									Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n 	How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n 	Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Talk about it. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/rosh-hashanah/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220926
DTSTAMP:20220601T211726Z
CREATED:20220601T211639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T211726Z
UID:10000120-1664064000-1664150399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Erev Rosh Hashanah
DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​								\n				\n				\n				\n									You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry								\n				\n				\n				\n									If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy								\n				\n				\n				\n									Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n 	How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n 	Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Talk about it. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/erev-rosh-hashanah-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T200000
DTSTAMP:20220812T162745Z
CREATED:20220812T162427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T162745Z
UID:10000047-1663095600-1663099200@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Family Room Live! Grandparents\, Bring the High Holidays to Life for 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/family-room-live-grandparents-bring-the-high-holidays-to-life/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220912
DTSTAMP:20220217T192429Z
CREATED:20220217T192429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T192429Z
UID:10000024-1662854400-1662940799@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Grandparents 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/grandparents-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220906
DTSTAMP:20220127T181117Z
CREATED:20220127T181117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T181117Z
UID:10000088-1662336000-1662422399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Labor 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/labor-day-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220710
DTSTAMP:20220617T205356Z
CREATED:20220617T205356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T205356Z
UID:10000125-1657324800-1657411199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Chukat – 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-chukat-family-activities/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220705
DTSTAMP:20220116T202234Z
CREATED:20220116T202234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220116T202234Z
UID:10000078-1656892800-1656979199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Independence Day (July 4)
DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​								\n				\n				\n				\n									You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry								\n				\n				\n				\n									If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy								\n				\n				\n				\n									Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n 	How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n 	Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Talk about it. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/independence-day-july-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220703
DTSTAMP:20220617T205059Z
CREATED:20220617T205059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T205059Z
UID:10000124-1656720000-1656806399@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Korach – 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-korach-family-activities/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220626
DTSTAMP:20220617T204831Z
CREATED:20220617T204831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T204831Z
UID:10000123-1656115200-1656201599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Shelach– 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-shelach-family-activities/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220620
DTSTAMP:20220226T202249Z
CREATED:20220226T202249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220226T202249Z
UID:10000030-1655596800-1655683199@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Father'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/fathers-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220617
DTSTAMP:20220614T192223Z
CREATED:20220614T191248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T192223Z
UID:10000122-1655337600-1655423999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Be'ha'alotecha– 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-behaalotecha-family-activities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220614T200000
DTSTAMP:20220601T211305Z
CREATED:20220526T191828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T211305Z
UID:10000117-1655233200-1655236800@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Family Room Live! How Grandparents Can Create a Family Culture of Giving to Others
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/family-room-live-how-grandparents-can-create-a-family-culture-of-tzedakah/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220612
DTSTAMP:20220531T162943Z
CREATED:20220531T162943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T162943Z
UID:10000119-1654905600-1654991999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua (Portion of the Week) Naso– 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-naso-family-activities/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220607
DTSTAMP:20220516T012300Z
CREATED:20220516T012300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T012300Z
UID:10000112-1654473600-1654559999@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Shavuot 2nd day (traditional 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/shavuot-2nd-day-traditional-communities/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220606
DTSTAMP:20220127T164442Z
CREATED:20220116T202113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T164442Z
UID:10000077-1654387200-1654473599@jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Shavuot
DESCRIPTION:Situation: Helping a Hungry Family​​								\n				\n				\n				\n									You are walking into a restaurant with your parent or grandparent and you see a woman and child standing outside. They say\, “Excuse me\, we’re hungry — can you help us?” 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Jewish Wisdom: Ha’achalat Re’evim\, האכלת רעבים\, Feeding the Hungry								\n				\n				\n				\n									If there is a needy person among you …. open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need … (Deuteronomy 15:7–8) One who is generous is blessed for giving bread to those in need. (Proverbs 22:9) Share your bread with the hungry … and offer your compassion to the hungry … and satisfy the famished person … (Isaiah 58:7–10) 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Building Skills and Character: Perspective-Taking and Empathy								\n				\n				\n				\n									Standing in someone’s shoes:\n\n\n 	How would you feel if someone asked you for help outside a restaurant?\n 	Now\, how do you think the woman and child might feel?\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Talk about it. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent:Discuss with your grandchild a time when they needed help. Consider asking: Was it easy or hard to ask for help? Why?How did you feel while you were waiting for a response?How did you feel after you got help?Grandchild:Ask your grandparent to share a time they needed help and what happened. Grandparent and grandchild:What was similar about your experiences? What was different? Did anything surprise you? 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Together decide what the “mensch move” is for the opening situation. Use the texts to support your decision.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Grandparent Note: This activity is an opportunity to talk about showing compassion while also staying safe. Discuss ways children can help by talking with a trusted adult rather than acting on their own.  Nancy Parkes\, EdD\, is an educator\, consultant\, and expert in social\, emotional\, and spiritual learning who helps educators integrate these essential competencies into teaching\, learning\, and community life.  Photograph courtesy of Pexels
URL:https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/event/shavuot/
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