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There are many great organizations in St. Louis that offer a wide
variety of activities for Jewish youth.
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your organization listed below, please contact Maxine Weil at (314) 442-3753 or mweil@cajestl.org.
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Cultural Leadership
A year-long educational leadership program for African-American and Jewish high school students to teach them about their own and each others race, religion, culture, and history, the bigger issues of institutional racism, power, privilege, and prejudice, and teaches them how to have a relationship based on mutual respect and mutual goals, how to dismantle racism, and become change agents.
Contact: Karen Kalish (314) 725-3222 or www.culturalleadership.com
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iTAG
Teens empower teens to advocate on behalf of Israel.
A program of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)
Have you ever been in a situation where a classmate or teacher made an inaccurate statement about Israel but you didn’t know how to respond? Do you want your friends to know how cool Israel is but you’re not sure how to do that?
iTag empowers teens to take an active role in Israel advocacy efforts, and provide them with tools to do so with the guidance of JCRC staff. If you are passionate about Israel, back from a trip to Israel, or would like to learn more about Israel and how to speak up for Israel, join iTag’s e-list to hear about our upcoming activities.
Contact: Heather Paperner (314) 442-3770
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It's A Girl Thing!
A Program of Nishmah: The St. Louis Jewish Women’s Project
It’s a Girl Thing! brings Jewish girls together monthly to learn and grow together in the spirit of Rosh Hodesh. Through its informal setting, small group size, and carefully designed activities It’s a Girl Thing promotes empowerment to enrich the Jewish identity of adolescent girls. Programs include: creative arts & expression, celebration of Jewish rituals, role models from Jewish tradition, group discussion, food & friendship! Grade specific groups for girls in grades 6-8 meet at sponsor sites throughout the community. Monthly meetings begin in September.
Contact: Ronit Sherwin (314) 454-1968
ronit@nishmah.org
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Jewish Student Union
The Jewish Student Union (JSU) of St. Louis reaches out to unaffiliated teens on public school campuses. JSU of St. Louis began in the fall of 2002 and has clubs in Ladue, Clayton and Parkway Central and North High Schools. JSU clubs create a fun, safe and loving community for Jewish teens from all backgrounds providing a full range of services including school-based JSU clubs, leadership training, social and educational programs, conventions, summer camps, and referral to other Jewish organizations and services. JSU activities take place throughout the Jewish community.
Contact: Rabbi Michael Rovinsky (314) 498-6279
jsustlouis@aol.com
www.jsu.org
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Maccabi Games
The JCC Maccabi Games have been offering a life- and personality-shaping experience to Jewish teenagers since 1982. At this Jewish Olympic style event, each of the more than 6000 athletes has the chance to participate in one of 14 sporting events, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The Games also promote community involvement, teamwork, and pride in being Jewish. The energy and excitement make it a unique and unforgettable experience for every participant, from athletes to volunteers, from coaches to Host families.
Athletes may try out for more than one sport, however, may only participate in one sport during the Games. For a list of sports in which to compete and for more information go to the JCC website (www.jccstl.com).
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 March of the Living
For the past 20 years, the March of the Livign has been the premier Poland/Israel trip in the  world. This intensive two-week program brings participants to Poland to visit the concentrations camps of Treblinka, Majdanek and Auschwitz as well as the historical sites of the communities that were once the center of the Jewish world. Holocaust Remembrance day is observe with a gathering of thousands of participants on the "March of the Living" from Auschwitz to Birkenau. The second week is spent in Israel where participants experience Israel's Memorial Day observance and Independence day celebrations. For a more complete description including dates and costs, click here.
The impact of the March of the Living will last a lifetime!
Your understanding of the world, your heritage, and yourself will never be the same. This is truly an opportunity not to be missed!
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Nishmah Banot
Being a teenage girl can be challenging at the best of times. Nishmah Banot is an opportunity for young women in grades 9-12 to come together in an informal, social setting. Programs mix fun activities with empowering experiences in a Jewish context and begin in late August.
Contact: Ronit Sherwin (314) 454-1968
ronit@nishmah.org
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Panim: The Institute for Jewish Leadership and Values
 Panim is a national organization that sponsors several programs for Jewish teenagers. Follow the link to learn about Panim's Summer JAM. Click the following link for information on the Panim el Panim seminar in Washington D.C. In St. Louis, Panim's Jewish Civics Initiative (JCI) is administered through the Shaare Shalom religious school.
For more information about JCI, in please contact Chani Pinsberg (314) 725-6230.
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Student-to-Student
A program of the Jewish Community Relations Council
Prejudice often results from a lack of knowledge and familiarity. In response, the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) developed Student-to-Student, a program that seeks to reduce stereotypes and prejudice in the students it reaches. The Student-to Student program makes presentations in public schools throughout the metropolitan St. Louis region. Since its creation in 1992, Student-to-Student has reached thousands of students in area schools who now can put a “human face” to Judaism—the best antidote to bigotry and intolerance. Participants are Jewish high school juniors and seniors and is by application only. Contact: Fawn Chapel (314) 442-3871
www.jcrcstl.org
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Teen Council
The Teen Leadership Council gathers leaders from local youth groups for leadership development, training and program coordination.
Ask your advisor if you would like to participate or contact:
Maxine Weil at (314) 442-3757
mweil@cajestl.org.
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Jewish Comunity Relations Council (JCRC)
Community Service Camp for Teens Ages 12-16
Teens learn about the problems of poverty and engage in a weeklong series of community serivce projects aimed at helping those living in poverty.
Contact: Gail Wechsler (314) 442-3894 gwechsler@jcrcstl.org.
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Events
Yom Limmud
 Yom Limmud is a one-day festival of unique Jewish experiences. Over 200 Jewish teens from St. Louis will gather for an exciting day of workshops with people they don't usually see and on topics that are not part of the normal curriculum. Yom Limmud is a chance to explore all that Jewish life and culture have to offer.
View photos from Yom Limmud
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Choices
Choices: Jewish College Fair is an opportunity to explore your college options from a Jewish perspective. College is the first time you will be on your own in making Jewish decisions about your life, and the first - and maybe most important - decision is where you'll go to school. Have you considered: How many Jewish students are on campus? Is the Jewish campus community active? Are there Shabbat services? Is there a Hillel or Chabad serving the campus? These questions and more can be answered at Choices. For more complete program information, click here.
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Youth Groups
BBYO
Bnai Brith Youth Organization
BBYO is the world's largest and oldest youth organization for Jewish teens grades 9-12. Meets Tuesday night at 7 pm at the JCC Fox Campus.
Contact: Jocelyn Orloff (314) 442-3425
jorloff@jccstl.com
www.jccstl.com
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NCSY
National Council of Synagogue Youth
NCSY is a multi-faceted Jewish Youth group which is open to all Jewish youth regardless of background and affiliation that offers social and educational programming.
Contact: Rabbi Michael Rovinsky (314) 498-NCSY (6279)
ncsystlouis@aol.com
www.stlouisncsy.org
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NFTY
North American Federation of Temple Youth
NFTY, the youth group of the Reform Movement offers thousands of young people the opportunity to explore and live Reform Judaism through individual Temple-based youth groups, regional conventions and national camps. For more information, contact your Temple Youth Group (TYG):
TIFTY - Temple Israel
Contact: Stephanie Rhea
(314) 432-8050 ext 239
tifty_stlouis@hotmail.com
CERTY - Central Reform Congregation
Contact: Essie Mitchell
(314) 361-3919
jessicarosenblit@gmail.com
SETYG – Shaare Emeth
Contact: Jodi Miller
(314) 569-1273
jmiller@shaare-emeth.org
UHTYG - United Hebrew
Contact: Lee Rosenberg
(314) 469-0700
uhtyg@unitedhebrew.org
TETYG - Temple Emanuel Youth
Contact: Sam Wise
(314) 853-7166
theyz1@gmail.org
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USY
United Synagogue Youth
The high school age affiliate of The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, USY brings Jewish teens great friends and exciting programs in your synagogue and around the world... and transforms Jewish leaders for the next generation.
Bnai Amoona
Contact: Andy Schwebel
(314) 576-9990 ext. 108
andy@bnaiamoona.com
www.bnaiamoona.com
BSKI
Contact: Aliza Haber
(314) 725-6230
aliza.haber@gmail.com
www.e-bski.org/usy
Shaare Zedek
Contact: Liz Redler
(314) 727-1747
lizszsl@gmail.com
www.freewebs.com/shaarezedekusy
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Youth Group Sports Leagues
The Jewish Community Center (JCC) coordinates inter-youth group sports leagues for each season.
Call to register your team and to receive further program details.
Contact: Jocelyn Orloff (314) 442-3425 jorloff@jccstl.com
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Community School Programs
JOLT
The Jewish Opportunities & Learning for Teens is a Jewish education program for students in grades 8-12. Administered by CAJE, and sponsored by a number of congregations, JOLT offers an elective curriculum to compliment the core courses offered at religious school on Sunday mornings. JOLT meets on Thursday nights from 6:30-8:30pm and this trimester at Congregation Bnai Amoona. Click here for more information.
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Tichon
Tichon is a program of Jewish study for students in grades 9-12. Tichon courses are taught from a traditional perspective with Jewish text at the program's center. Meeting on Sunday mornings from 10am-1pm at CAJE, Tichon students choose three elective courses. Students of any background are welcome. For more complete information Tichon, send an email to Tichon@aol.com
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Jewish Summer Camps
Camp Sabra
Camp Sabra is located on the magnificent Lake of the Ozarks and is a program of the St. Louis JCC. With 70 years of tradition, Camp Sabra helps campers entering grades 3-12 experience the joy of being Jewish with a summer of fun, excitement and adventure.
(314) 442-3180
tgrossman@jccstl.com
www.campsabra.com
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JCC Teen Mitzvah Camp
The St. Louis Jewish Community Center offers several options for teenagers, including travel programs with opportunities to interact with teens from other communities, mitzvah projects and counselor-in-training.
Contact: Joey Boime (314) 442-3423
jboime@jccstl.com
www.jccstl.com
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Camp Ben Frankel
Camp Ben Frankel, near Carbondale, IL, serves Jewish children entering grades 1-10 with an intimate environment and friendly staff. Hebrew, T'filot, Israeli song and dance, and a wonderful Shabbat experience enable campers to learn more about their Jewish heritage and values and gain a new sense of Jewish pride and Jewish identity.
Contact: Rick Kodner
(877) 714-6103
cbf@simokyfed.com
www.simokyfed.com
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Camp Ramah
Camp Ramah is 150 acres of magical space, tucked away in the heart of Wisconsin's Northwoods. Within this space, campers and staff from throughout the Midwest and Israel unite each summer to form a very special Jewish community. Together, they experience the joy of overnight camp while leading vibrant Jewish lives. Ramah is a second home where young people learn new skills, gain independence, make lifetime friendships and explore what Judaism can mean in their lives.
Camp Ramah is accredited by the American Camp Association. It is a coed, residential, overnight summer camp affiliated with the Conservative Movement and National Ramah Commission operating under the educational auspices of The Jewish Theological Seminary.
(312) 606-9316 ext. 221
www.ramahwisconsin.com
Goldman Union Camp Institute (GUCI)
GUCI (Goldman Union Campis a Reform Jewish Movement summer camp serving the Midwest since 1958. GUCI is located in Zionsville, Indiana. A great deal about our camp simply cannot be expressed within the confines of a website. The friendships that last a lifetime…the sense of Jewish belonging instilled in our young people… the role models and mentors that are recognized by campers… a “second home” where campers and staff alike flourish as they create our camp community.
Rabbi Ron Klotz, Director
rklotz@urj.org
(317) 873-3361
guci.urjcamps.org
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