Summary: Objectives Explore the messages that teenagers receive about risks from media, society, and Judaism Reflect on a personal “fallback setting” and how to check in with themselves in a new or stressful social situation Discuss how to make thoughtful, healthy, and safe decisions in situations where drugs or alcohol are present
A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. —Proverbs 22:1 Summary Objectives: Learn the Jewish perspective on vision Take stock on where you come from, what your goals are and how that affects you in the present moment
Summary Objectives Explore the various values that American and Jewish life place on food and eating. Reflect on how the choices they make about food and eating connects to their personal Jewish cultural identity and religious and secular values. Encounter different ideas about food and masculinity, and different perceptions about what makes certain foods “manlier”…
Summary Objectives Explore the various values that American and Jewish life place on food and eating Reflect on how the choices they make about food and eating connects to their personal Jewish cultural identity and religious and secular values Discuss how to create the right atmosphere for a proper shabbat dinner over Zoom
Summary Objectives Establish a framework for participants to be able to talk about sexism Understand the concept of humor that punches up vs. humor that punches down Participants will have an understanding of how they are connected to the patriarchy
Summary Objectives Establish a framework for participants to be able to talk about sexism Understand the concept of humor that punches up vs. humor that punches down Participants will have an understanding of how they are connected to the patriarchy
Summary Objectives Discuss the idea of “ranking” and how it can be beneficial and harmful Consider the role of bragging in competition and the value of humility and being a good team-player.
Do not judge by the vessel but by what it contains. — Mishna, Pirkei Avot 4:27 In my flesh, I see God. — Job 19:26 Session Summary Objectives Identify the messages teenage boys get about their bodies from teachers, friends, family, and society at large Reflect on the choices boys make about how to treat…
My God, guard my tongue from evil. – from the siddur (based on Ps. 34:14) Session Summary: From the…
Overview Objectives By the end of the session, participants will be able to: Describe characteristics of healthy and supportive friendships Describe the role of a friend and why it is important to have friends Reflect on Jewish teachings about friendship
