Objectives: By the end of this session participants will: Learn about the history of Bat Mitzvah; Understand that Judaism is open to gender critique and is continually transformed by it; Explore the importance of making rituals more inclusive and relevant
Overview & Objectives: Discuss the meaning of reproductive justice and its impact on people of all genders and with diverse backgrounds and identities. Examine abortion rights and access through the reproductive justice lens. Build empathy for individual stories and experiences (including their own).
Begin with simple check-in asking teens to share how they are feeling. Then ask if they have seen anything on social media about the killings in Atlanta this week and if so, what they have heard or seen. You can also ask what questions they have about what they have seen. Then, share a little…
A session for parents of B-Mitzvah: Objectives Provide parents with support in Jewish community for themselves in this moment and encourage them to do this for their teens. Process the moment we are in and the loss and uncertainty involved; Help parents ceremonially begin to let go of what they expected with a new Jewish…
A session for parents of B-Mitzvah: Objectives Provide parents with support in Jewish community for themselves in this moment and encourage them to do this for their teens. Process the moment we are in and the loss and uncertainty involved; Help parents ceremonially begin to let go of what they expected with a new Jewish…
Moving Traditions has created this toolkit with activities and discussion guides for teens, and for parents and educators to meaningfully engage around the election. The Moving Traditions toolkit provides avenues for teens to engage with the election while authentically connecting with their feelings and decreasing stress. Our resources will help you and the teens in…
Objectives: Opening (5 minutes) SAY: Optional: ASK: May Her Memory Be A Blessing (10 minutes) SAY/ASK: May Her Memory Be A Revolution (5 – 10 minutes) Give the participants 2 – 3 minutes to look through the quotes on their own, and then bring their attention back together by sharing your screen so they can…
Teens and Mental Health: Why Are More American Teenagers Than Ever Suffering From Severe Anxiety?
In this session, participants will hear and read the voices of people of color and Jews of color in reaction to George Floyd's killing and systemic racism more generally. They will process their own feelings and reactions and turn to Jewish wisdom for guidance in this moment. Note to group leaders: This session contains more…
This session helps participants reflect on how their minds and bodies are responding to the prolonged stress and uncertainty of social distancing. They will turn to the ritual of Havdalah to help them accept this temporary and not-normal time, and to look ahead to the future.
