Cool. Trendy. Fun. Empowering. These four words don’t often make their way into modern lexicon of Jewish life, especially as defined by teens. But imagine being born into a world where Jewish identity and activity are only a generation old. Imagine being able to build it from the ground up, on your own terms, and engaging in this miraculous effort together with your peers. And then imagine serving as a Jewish role model not just for your … [Read more...] about Faces of the Future: Jewish Teen Life in Former Soviet Union
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Is It Ever Too Early? Training Teens on Safety, Respect and Equity in the Workplace
[This article appears as part of a series presented by the SafetyRespectEquity Coalition about the work of Jewish organizations to prevent and address sexual harassment and gender discrimination. By pulling back the curtain on works in progress, the Coalition hopes to inspire others to begin their own crucial reform efforts. You can read the framing piece here.] By Noga Hurwitz My first exposure to leadership was in preschool when, at the … [Read more...] about Is It Ever Too Early? Training Teens on Safety, Respect and Equity in the Workplace
At Largest Jewish Teen Gathering in the Former Soviet Union, a New Generation Leads and Creates Community
Kiev, Ukraine, November 11, 2017 - For thousands of Jewish teens and young adult leaders in the former Soviet Union, building Jewish life, connecting with one another, and serving their communities have become central tenants to their Jewish identity. That miraculous achievement - a generation after the fall of Communism, upending a legacy of Soviet oppression of Judaism and volunteersim - is being celebrated as more than 400 Jewish teens gather … [Read more...] about At Largest Jewish Teen Gathering in the Former Soviet Union, a New Generation Leads and Creates Community
BBYO’s Canadian Growth Heralds Renaissance of Jewish Teen Life Across Canada
On the heels of an exceptional year of “firsts,” BBYO is proudly celebrating its growth in membership and successful teen programming in Canada during the 2017-2018 school year. Home to one of the largest Jewish communities in the world, BBYO achieved a variety of milestones across Canada this year, including: Surpassing BBYO Canada membership goals beyond 1,000 teens, reflecting a 20% year-over-year growth rate; Launching a new … [Read more...] about BBYO’s Canadian Growth Heralds Renaissance of Jewish Teen Life Across Canada
When Big Feels Small: Creating Inclusive Communities at Large-Scale Events
By Arielle Handel and Dan Alpert Throughout the month of February, communities around the world recognized and participated in JDAIM, Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month, with the goal of raising awareness and championing the rights of those with differing abilities, as well as creating more inclusive Jewish communities where everyone feels valued and dignified, no matter their identification. As a leading pluralistic Jewish … [Read more...] about When Big Feels Small: Creating Inclusive Communities at Large-Scale Events
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