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Embracing Jewish Identity, Learning to Lead: The Lifelong Benefits of Working at Summer Camp

Rachel B. Handloff

February 5, 2024

The recent rise in antisemitism on college campuses has sparked concerns among students, parents, and communities. As the challenges faced by Jewish students navigating higher education persist, there is a growing need for safe spaces that celebrate Jewish identity and foster a sense of belonging.

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URJ Heller High

My Gap Year in Israel is the Best Decision I’ve Ever Made

Josh Glucksman

February 23, 2021

Israel is our home. It was in the Torah, and it is now. It sure isn’t perfect, and it might not be around forever, but that’s exactly why we need to come.

Teen lobbyists from Temple Shaaray Tefila in front of the U.S. Capitol

Youth Engagement

What Do Teen Lobbyists Do During a Government Shutdown?

January 23, 2018

Despite yesterday’s government shutdown, this group of teens figured out a way to deliver their impassioned lobbying speeches.

Youth Engagement

Tapping Into Potential Energy: Jewish Teens Look to the Future

Samuel Barnett

November 3, 2014

“Leadership is about moving the stored energy in society to where it can be best utilized,” said community organizer Andrew Slack at the inaugural New York Area Jewish Teen Leadership Summit, sponsored by the Union for Reform Judaism and the North American

Blog Posts about Youth Engagement

Embracing Jewish Identity, Learning to Lead: The Lifelong Benefits of Working at Summer Camp

My Gap Year in Israel is the Best Decision I’ve Ever Made

What Do Teen Lobbyists Do During a Government Shutdown?

Tapping Into Potential Energy: Jewish Teens Look to the Future

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