More than 400 Jewish teens from around the world gathered this past weekend for JDC’s 6th annual Active Jewish Teens (AJT) Conference in Kiev. A bar and bat mitzvah ceremony for five teens, a conference first, will serve as a model of commitment to Judaism, leadership and taking a … [Read more...] about First-Ever Bnai Mitzvah Celebration takes place at JDC’s Active Jewish Teens International Conference
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BBYO as a Case Study in Jewish Teen Engagement
“Just my ancestors planted for their children, so I must plant for my offspring”T.B., Taanit 23a By Steven Windmueller, Ph.D. It is no accident that the leaders of many of our religious, communal and policy-making bodies trace their commitment to their respective youth mov … [Read more...] about BBYO as a Case Study in Jewish Teen Engagement
A Shabbat to Remember and Never Forget
By Emma Herman Shabbat is more than just a “day off” for many Jews around the world. It’s often referred to as a day of physical and spiritual joy which is used to rest and reconnect with family and friends. On Shabbat, we remember our past, honor our present, and pray for our … [Read more...] about A Shabbat to Remember and Never Forget
To Dismantle Gender Inequality, We Must Empower Our Most Crucial Allies: Young Men
By Amanda Cohen Shock, confusion, embarrassment - for every #MeToo account that comes to light, many in our community have pondered why those with Jewish perpetrators hit us the hardest. We often think to ourselves, “things like that can’t happen here.” And yet, systemic gende … [Read more...] about To Dismantle Gender Inequality, We Must Empower Our Most Crucial Allies: Young Men
Generation Z and the Language of Esports
By Lenny Silberman By now you’ve most likely aware of the phenomenon of esports. You may recall reading about the exploding popularity of multi-player, competitive video gaming a year ago in my post here at eJewishPhilanthropy. You may have seen news reports about the g … [Read more...] about Generation Z and the Language of Esports
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