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Youth & Teen Programs
From summer camps to youth groups, teen-powered social action to travel programs in Israel and around the world, there is a place for every young person to connect, learn, grow, and have fun.
Teaching Consent to Our Kids: A Lesson in Kavod (Respect)
Dr. Emily Teck shares how teaching and modeling consent is a form of teaching childern Kavod- respect. .
How to Argue, Discuss, and Disagree… in a Jewish Way
A sermon by Rabbi Jonathan Prosnit on how to be models of arguments a sermon by Rabbi Joonathan Prosnit on how to bring Jewish values into arguements.
Read and Discuss with Kids: "Regina Persisted"
Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal shares the story of Regina Jonas, the first woman to be ordained as a rabbi, in her children's book "Regina Persisted: An Untold Story"
How to Help Young Children Embrace the Spirit of Hanukkah
BimBam’s animated videos spark connections to Judaism with compelling and engaging digital storytelling for kids, parents, and educators. Check out these Hanukkah videos.
A Holiday Travelogue: 9 Hanukkah Customs From Around the World
Here are nine countries around the world – some warm and some cold – that offer unique traditions that you and your family can use to spice up your Hanukkah celebrations.
Rationale
Depth and meaning in Jewish learning is necessary to reduce the staggering rates of post-b’nei mitzvah dropout. We believe that a root cause of these challenges is the perception that b’nei mitzvah celebrations are like graduation ceremonies.
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Mimouna, a Unique Moroccan Jewish Tradition
The Mimouna festival was emblematic of respect and coexistence whereby the Muslims of Morocco would reach out to their Jewish neighbors in a gesture of harmony, goodwill, and solidarity.