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

"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

Our monthly teen group of 9th and 10th grade students is meeting for a third year.
Their time is divided between guest facilitated sessions and sessions for just group members. This year they will pursue several self defense classes with Impact Boston, visit Mayyim Chayyim in Newton, continue community service work, and have facilitated sessions on sex education and media literacy.

"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

In November we began a monthly middle school group for 7th and 8th graders.