Introduction As anyone who has fumbled through a sexual encounter knows, real-life sex can be far more complicated than a poster declaring, “Consent Is Sexy.” Many remain confused about what constitutes sexual consent, and talking about it in the moment can feel awkward. In the wake of #MeToo, the debate about how to negotiate sexual…
Summary Objectives Understand the messages they received around giving Understand giving as a gateway to happiness Get excited about transitioning from seeking pleasure toward creating good experiences for others
Summary Objectives Reflect on what is pleasurable, the limits of that pleasure, and the diversity of ways people find pleasure Explore what messages guys get from family, friends, and society about guys’ relationships with pleasure and what should be pleasurable Discuss what Judaism has to say about finding a balance between pursuing pleasure and exercising…
Objectives By the end of the session, participants will be able to Describe the physical and emotional impact of stress on teen guys Identify the strongest stressors for teen guys and for themselves Use positive strategies for coping with stress
Objectives By the end of the session, participants will be able to Describe the physical and emotional impact of stress on teen guys Identify the strongest stressors for teen guys and for themselves
The whole world is a narrow bridge. And the main thing is not to be afraid – Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav Summary Objectives Explore the ways in which physical courage is required to move past basic fears Discuss strategies for deepening one’s capacity to be resilient in the face of fear Consider the risks and…
Don’t think that doing good will be easy. Just because you want to do the right thing does not mean that you will know what to do when the time comes. The world is mixed up. It is a mixture of good and evil, difficult to separate. – Sfat Emet
You are not required to complete the task. But neither are you are allowed to give it up. -Rabbi Tarfon Summary Objectives: Reflect on behaviors and beliefs they want to take with them based on this year’s discussions Use Jewish ideas to guide them in this process Express appreciation for the journey they’ve undertaken together…
Summary What is sexism exactly and when are men acting out ‘sexist’ behaviors? What systems support sexism? How have we personally internalized sexism? How can we respond to sexism?
Summary Objectives Think more about what beverages mean to them in their transition to adulthood Identify Jewish wisdom about using alcohol responsibly and irresponsibly Discuss the messages they have received about what drinks are for men and what drinks are not
