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5/23/2025

From Student to Leader: The Lasting Impact of Being a Madricha

Hebrew school ends in seventh grade—unless it doesn’t. How being a madricha taught me the real meaning of learning, leading and showing up.

By Hannah LeimanFor Jewish Teen Initiative

Melanie Camp’s kids celebrate Hanukkah (Courtesy photo)

12/12/2024

What To Know About Hanukkah’s “5th Night” Philanthropy Movement

Local mom Rachel Glazer created a philanthropic tradition over a decade ago that still shines brightly.

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

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10/16/2023

Hebrew-Speaking Volunteer Teachers Needed Immediately

If you are a Hebrew-speaking teacher for seventh through 12th grades, please apply to help.

By Shalhevet High School

Teens and parents with J-LOFT director Shoni Aronovich (Photo: Congregation Beth El)

4/26/2023

Beth El Teens Help Fix up Houses in New Orleans

J-LOFT Boston sponsored the trip with teens from Congregation Beth El of the Sudbury River Valley and other synagogues.

By Alice WaughFor Congregation Beth El of the Sudbury River Valley

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1/5/2023

Building Desks to Repair the World

Boston Diller Teen Fellows Assif and Gabi reflect on their experience with Volunteer Ventures for Diller’s Spread the Light Day.

By Diller Teen Fellows

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4/18/2022

‘Praying That Soon We Will All Be at Peace’: Greater Boston’s Jewish Community Offers Support to People of Ukraine

More than 40 teens volunteered at Wayland’s Temple Shir Tikva assembling care packages for people affected by the Russian invasion.

By The Boston Globe

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3/7/2022

Greater Boston’s Jewish Teen Initiative Prepares Care Kits for Ukraine

Over 30 Greater Boston teenagers gathered on the North Shore to do their part and help the Ukrainian community.

By WBZ 1030 News Radio

From left: Lev and Sivan Kotler-Berkowitz (Courtesy photo)

7/13/2021

Doing Our Part To Create a Healthier and More Just Society

Now that school is out for summer vacation, we are excited to be participating in grassroots efforts to help our city recover from COVID-19.

By Lev Kotler-BerkowitzFor Hebrew College

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8/17/2020

Jewish Teen Guide to Gap-Year Programs

Now might be the time to turn a year of uncertainty into one filled with service, travel, learning and connection.

By Jewish Teen Initiative

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