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Section archive - Informal Education

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The Campaign for Youth Engagement: A Call to Action
Authors: Pesner Jonah
Rabbi Jonah Pesner of the Union for Reform Judaism writes about the steps that should be taken by Jewish organizations to keep Jewish youth engaged with their Judaism. Our goal should be that by the year 2020, we will have the majority of Jewish youth active in Jewish life. To achieve this, we need a massive initiative, a focused, strategic effort to ensure that we leverage the full strength and talent of every corner of the Jewish world.
Published: 2012
Updated: Mar. 29, 2012
262
On the Influence of Camp
Authors: Arian Ramie
Ramie Arian reflects on the Friday evening service held at the Biennial of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) recently. Although held in a hotel ballroom with nearly 6000 adults participating, it 'felt a lot like camp'.
Published: 2012
Updated: Mar. 05, 2012
263
Building a Field: 2010-11 Year End Report on Immersive Jewish Service-Learning Programs
Authors: Aisen Ilana, Manning Anya
Immersive Jewish Service-Learning (IJSL) for North American young adults has been an area of focus for Repair the World since its founding in July 2009. The purpose of this report is to share the progress of Repair the World’s 2010-11 grantee-partners and the IJSL field following the close of its second program year.
Published: 2011
Updated: Mar. 04, 2012
264
Education: Racism’s Antidote
Authors: Rosen Yael
Yael Rosen discusses the manifestations of racist incidents against Ethiopian Jews reported recently in the Israeli media. She describes a proactive approach to overcome racist feelings through educating the populace about the Ethiopian Jews, their heritage and achievements. This is what Project Abrah attempts to achieve.
Published: 2012
Updated: Feb. 12, 2012
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Fear Factor: How Do We Teach Our Kids About the Holocaust Without Scarring Them for Life?
Authors: Ingall Marjorie
Marjorie Ingall, parenting columnist for Tablet Magazine, writes about how to introduce your child to the facts of the Holocaust without inflicting psychological damage. She tries to find the balance between letting them have a childhood and giving them history. She includes a listing of children's books to help with task.
Published: 2012
Updated: Feb. 12, 2012
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Teens Seek Something Greater than Themselves
Authors: Grossman Matt
In response to recently released studies and articles on the prevalence of “dropping out” of Jewish life of Jewish teens following the bar/bat mitzvah experience, Matt Grossman, executive director of BBYO Inc., posits that giving Jewish teens a chance to feel a part of something greater than themselves can draw them back into Jewish experiences and identity.
Published: 2012
Updated: Jan. 31, 2012
267
Reshet Ramah Launched to Network Camp Alumni
Authors: eJewish Philanthropy
The National Ramah Commission of The Jewish Theological Seminary recently announced the establishment of Reshet Ramah, a network driven in part by technology to engage and connect thousands of alumni of the Ramah camping movement and offer a channel for extending and enhancing Jewish community involvement.
Published: 2012
Updated: Jan. 31, 2012
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Areyvut's National Mitzvah Day
Authors: Areyvut
Areyvut's National Mitzvah Day, now in its eighth year, is an opportunity to get children, teenagers and adults involved in chesed (kindness) and community service activities. Schools, synagogues, organizations and individuals are all invited to participate in the program to take place between March 16 - 18, 2012. Each particular setting will determine the best structure or form with which to use the educational materials provided by Areyvut.
Published: 2012
Updated: Jan. 24, 2012
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Maayan Bat Mitzvah Dress Code Filmmaking Intensive
Authors: Maayan
The Bat Mitzvah Dress Code Filmmaking Intensive is a new educational initiative of Ma’yan. The girls in the program will conduct film interviews with their families and other people in their communities about the history, custom, and expectations surrounding Bat Mitzvah attire, asking questions about what was worn at Bat Mitzvahs, and how it was decided. Three intensive workshops will offer the participants opportunities to practice new skills, ask questions, and learn collaboratively. The footage will be edited together by the participants into a short (3-5 minute) film.
Published: 2012
Updated: Jan. 10, 2012
270
Making Shul Cool
Authors: Yearwood Pauline Dubkin
Pauline Dubkin Yearwood writes about an innovative “multi-faceted values and leadership development program for Jewish 22-30-year-olds”, implemented by Rabbi Wendi Geffen, associate rabbi at North Shore Congregation Israel. The 'Beyond and Back' (B&B) program, has two tracks geared to two types of young adults who may be at different mileposts in their Jewish journey.
Published: 2011
Updated: Jan. 10, 2012
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