How is it already November? A lot has happened and there’s even more coming up, so we’ve compiled this list of opportunities for you to continue to connect with our network of teen educators and engagement professionals.
Opportunities to Connect and Learn
- Coffee & Conversation with Colleagues: 14 Outcomes that Positively Impact the Lives of Jewish Teens (CJP Teen Engagement Network): Thursday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. Learn more about the 14 Outcomes that Positively Impact the Lives of Jewish Teens. How can a data-driven approach be the solution to defining goals and measuring the impact of your program.
- Mental, Emotional, Social Health for Experiential Educators Virtual Course (BaMidbar) Thursdays in December, 8-10 a.m. Jewish professionals are uniquely situated to create positive environments where not only Jewish learning, but also mental health and wellness, can flourish.
- Confronting Antisemitism: Empowering Our Students (Bar-Ilan University): Begins Thursday, Nov. 3, 1 p.m. This series aims to equip educators with the knowledge, tools, and skills needed to address rising antisemitism with their students.
- Sigd: A Jewish Educational Opportunity (The Jewish Education Project and Jewish Agency for Israel): Thursday, Nov. 10, 12:30-2 p.m. Sigd is an Ethiopian Jewish holiday celebrated 50 days after Yom Kippur. In this webinar we will learn about the holiday and best practices for bringing it to our learners.
- #antisemitism: Coming of Age During the Resurgence of Hate (The Lappin Foundation): Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. Teens, parents and community members are invited to join us for an important conversation about antisemitism with author of “#antisemitism: Coming of Age during the Resurgence of Hate,” Samantha A. Vinokor-Meinrath. Learn more about antisemitism and ways to effectively respond to it
Resources & Support
- CJP Professional Development Grants for Teen Educators: Are you interested in participating in a learning or growth opportunity that will support your work with teens? Apply for a grant of up to $1800 today!
- Adapting Podcast: Setting the Standards in Jewish Experiential Education (The Jewish Education Project): Should experiential Jewish education have standards? It’s a question Shuki Taylor and David Bryfman have debated for years. Explore their contrasting viewpoints on this episode of Adapting.
For Your Teens
- For Goodness Bake Teen Community Service Day (Congregation Shirat Hayam and Jewish Teen Initiative at CJP): Sunday, Nov. 20, 2-5 p.m. Help spread light to others in the community and join other #JewishBostonTeens to bake pies and create cards for local service organizations.
- JF&CS TeenSafe is looking for high school students who are excited about building a healthier, safer and more just community, all while earning community service hours and strengthening their leadership and communication skills along the way! Contact teensafe@jfcsboston.org to learn more.
- Veterans Day Commemoration Honoring Jewish Veterans (The Lappin Foundation): Thursday, Nov. 10, 7:30-8:30 p.m. The community is invited to our virtual Veterans Day commemoration as we honor and thank our veterans. Our guest speaker will be Congressman Jake Auchincloss, Marine veteran.
- #antisemitism: Coming of Age During the Resurgence of Hate (The Lappin Foundation): Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. Teens, parents and community members are invited to join us for an important conversation about antisemitism with author of “#antisemitism: Coming of Age during the Resurgence of Hate,” Samantha A. Vinokor-Meinrath. Learn more about antisemitism and ways to effectively respond to it.
- 2023 Youth to Israel (Y2I) Informational Meeting (The Lappin Foundation): Sunday, Nov. 6, 7-8 p.m. The Robert I. Lappin Youth to Israel Adventure, Y2I, is a life-changing Israel experience for Jewish teens, who live in, or are a member of a synagogue/temple in any of the 30 cities or towns in the Lappin Foundation’s service area, or who attend Camp Bauercrest. A limited number of spots are available to Jewish teens from CJP’s service area.
- Tzelem Boston (Moving Traditions and The Tent at Temple Israel): Tzelem is a monthly group for trans, nonbinary, gender expansive, and LGBTQ+ Jewish teens. Tzelem offers a safe, supportive space to make new friends and explore relevant topics. For LGBTQ+ Teens: Begins Sunday, Nov. 20. For Trans/Nonbinary Teens: Begins Sunday, Nov. 27.
Quick Links
- CJP Teen Engagement Network Facebook group
- Professional development stipends for teen educators
- CJP grants, including Teen Community Impact Grants
- Additional resources for professionals
- Follow JTI on Facebook and Instagram
Let’s Connect
Interested in connecting with a member of our team? Reach out to Leah or Brett to set up time to share successes, talk through challenges, discuss opportunities for partnership, or just grab a cup of coffee.
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