Being our Confident, Powerful Selves: At a Glance: This gathering focuses on one of the most significant concerns for teens socialized as girls: self-confidence. Participants will explore cultural and social messages about the connections between gender, self-confidence, and beauty, as well as learning Jewish wisdom that teaches how to balance being confident with being humble.…
Getting to Know Rosh Hodesh and One Another: At a Glance: This gathering is designed for a Rosh Hodesh group’s initial meeting. It introduces participants to the concept of Rosh Hodesh and rituals associated with the holiday. In this meeting, participants start working toward creating a comfortable and supportive environment for the group. While getting…
Suggested resources for the group leader in advance of the gathering: Read: A BuzzFeed article about understanding and dealing with Jealousy - could be sent as a follow up to older girls after the gathering. A feminist, Buddhist take on envy between women. Relational Aggression among teen girls. (PDF)
Prayer for the New Month (2023-2027) Prayer for the New Month (mp3) Sound files for each of the months; Tips for Group Leaders: How To Create a Warm, Fun, and Sacred Space; Best Practices for Creating Inclusive & Embracing Space; Icebreakers/Active Games; Essence Booklet
Rosh Hodesh: Session 1 – Pleasure; Session 2 - Consent, Communication, and Decision Making; Session 3 - Sexualization, Objectification and Being the Subject of Our Own Stories Scavenger Hunt Images. (If you're having trouble downloading the file, try this one.)
