Teens

"This group means the world to me, and I always get excited when I know I am going to see everyone. It is a group of people who you can be honest around with no judgement, who you can laugh with easily and freely, who you can be serious with and gain respect for each other, all the while incorporating Judaism into everything"
~ Nola Busansky, 10th grade

CJL teen programs offer a safe space for teens to explore the world they live in and discover who they want to be in that world. We are offering two groups for the the 2021/22 year with a diversity of activities and highly skilled guest educators.

Our dynamic, intimate programs:
Build community, trust and strong Jewish identity.
Allow for student-directed engagement in community service projects and activities.
Give resources to stimulate connections between the world teens navigate and leadership that inspires.

Brick Oven Bread & Dessert Baking
Grades 6-8
Led by Sam Coates Fink (backyardbread.com), this hands-on program will reflect monthly celebrations and explore healthy masculinities. Baked goods will be donated to a local organization of the group's choosing.
9 sessions | September - May | mostly third Sundays

Three Circles: Self | Community | World
Grades 8-10
Led by Alison Morse and colleagues, monthly workshops will include parent/teen film night and dinner, self-defense instruction, conversations about relationships and sex education as well as an author-led discussion of "The Rejections that Changed My Life."
9 sessions | September - May | mostly second Sundays

"We love that our daughter gets to connect with a group around teen-related issues and activities framed in a Jewish and social justice context. Highlights have included the self-defense workshop, group community service projects and super interesting guest speakers. As always, thank you CJL"
~Jenn Einhorn

"I love the group because we all bring a little to the table, and work really well together. We're always laughing and having fun while also doing what we love to help out communities around us! Everyone is open to listening and no one is there to judge. The environment we've created is amazing!"
~Rebecca Swersey, 10th grade