Objectives: Participants will . . . Reflect on the major events that took place on, and in the wake of, October 7th. Explore the attack’s effect on Israeli society and themselves, through use of Israeli art, Jewish ritual, and scaffolded discussion prompts. Participate in a memorial ritual to…
Objectives: Participants will . . . Understand key facts about the threat that climate change poses to an equitable society and healthy natural world. Explore Jewish wisdom about modern environmental challenges. Cultivate healthy reactions and coping strategies regarding climate change.
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Understand that gender diversity has existed for centuries across different cultures around the world.
Engage with Jewish wisdom about gender diversity.
Learn strategies to support trans and non-binary peers.
Objectives: Participants will . . . Describe what antisemitism is and how it manifests; Articulate how antisemitism and racism function and overlap; Be familiar with a way to approach situations where there is confusion or lack of agreement on whether something is antisemitic
Objectives: Participants will . . . Reflect on the diverse attitudes within Jewish tradition towards secular authority and governance. Critically examine modern prayers for government, considering their focus, values, and relevance. Commemorate Inauguration Day through Jewish ritual, expressing their own values and hopes for secular leadership and society.
Discussion Guide for Pride Month: Pride Month is celebrated by many in the month of June, the month of the Stonewall Riots in 1969. It is a time to celebrate queer, LGBTQ and gender non-binary people, while also raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to achieve justice and equality for…
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Discuss the different roles friends have in their lives and the characteristics they look for in their friendships.
Explore how friends can be a source of social pressure as well as a relief from social pressure.
Reflect on how to pursue and nurture well-being through friendships and self-awareness.
Last updated October 23, 2023. Educational Objectives: For teens to feel connected to and supported by other Jewish teens at this time. For teens to have the opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings in response to the massacres, kidnappings, and war in Israel. For teens to reflect on how they can take care of…
Media Literacy Resources for Teens The recent conversation around the inclusion of misinformation in public schools in Florida reminds us of the importance of helping teens understand how to analyze and assess the accuracy of different media sources. The following guide aims to provide resources to support conversations about media bias, objectivity, and how to…
Talking With Teens About Antisemitism, Racism, and Mental Health in Response to Kanye West: Resources for Discussion: Kanye West’s Antisemitism, Explained - Hey Alma: A breakdown of the context and events leading up to “YeGate.” Experts Say Bipolar Disorder Didn't Cause Kanye West's Hate (gizmodo.com): Article with interviews with Black psychologists regarding links between Ye’s…
