Teens - Central Agency for Jewish Education

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JILL KASSANDER. SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT

Imagine being a philanthropist starting at age 12. How cool is that? It is possible thanks to the launch of B'nai Tzedek, a new youth philanthropy program of the Central Agency for Jewish Education (CAJE). The innovative program is designed to engage and empower the next generation of Jewish leaders and givers in the St. Louis Jewish community.

The program is geared for teens in their bar/bat mitzvah year, usually sixth or seventh grade. Students enrolling in the program make a $250 commitment which is matched by a $250 contribution from the Kranzberg Family Foundation. The money is used to create a philanthropic fund in that student's name.

We at CAJE and JOLT are evolving to a new and more expansive vision of what it means to be a teen learning community, and many changes have taken. The 2011-2012 school year will continues to offer Jewish learning in an elective, classroom-based format.

Feel free to give me a call (314) 442-3757 or email me at mweil@cajestl.org.

"MORAH" Maxine

Yom Limmud Jewish Teens Day of Discovery sponsored by CAJE

2011 Yom Limmud included Keynote speaker Vanessa Van Petten. Vanessa spoke with parents " Learn How to Communicate and Decode Your Teen." Vanessa then spoke with teens "I'll text you when I need you."

Vanessa Van Petten is the creator of RadicalParenting.com, a parenting website written from the teen perspective to help parents understand them. She is also the author of the parenting book, Do I Get My Allowance Before or After I’m Grounded?

Our 7th annual Yom Limmud brought over 270 8th-12th grade teens together from all over the St. Louis area for a day of Jewish discovery.

Teens join their friends in a fun program creating an opportunity to meet new people and choose their own adventure.

Teen participate in a variety of workshops.

Part 1: Select An Exciting Workshop! Yom Limmud St Louis Jewish Teens Day of Discovery

Advocateen 4 Israel
The Art & Science of Song Leading
The Civil Rights Movement
Making an Impact
No Question is Taboo
Risky Business
Soul Power
Tough Jews: Did They Really Exist?
What Do You Bring to the Table
Yoga & Body Image
You Tube & The Jewish You

Part 2: Come Together to Hear

Vanessa Van Petten, "I'll Text You When I Need You..."
How to communicate with your parents, teachers, and friends in a way that makes everyone happy. No topic is off-limits, as Vanessa covers everything and anything you want to know about life as a teenager.

2011 Yom Limmud is sponsored by CAJE, your local BBYO, NCSY, NFTY & USY chapters,
the St. Louis Jewish Educators' Council and the Youth Professionals' Council.

"MORAH" Maxine Goldman Weil, JOLT Director

Maxine Goldman Weil, Senior Educational Program Director for the Central Agency for Jewish Education (CAJE), was recipient of the 2007 Fred A. Goldstein Memorial Service Award for professional excellence. She was honored at the first meeting of the newly-formed Jewish Federation Board of Trustees in the Federation Kopolow Building. The Award singles out outstanding professionals for their innovative achievements in Jewish communal service.

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