Michelle Shapiro Abraham, MAJE, RJE


Michelle Shapiro Abraham, MAJE, RJE (she/her), is the Union for Reform Judaism’s director of learning and innovation for youth and a consultant for the Foundation for Jewish Camp. A longtime Jewish educator, author, and speaker, she holds a master’s degree in Jewish education from the Rhea Hirsch School of Education at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Michelle is a recipient of the 2015 Covenant Award for Excellence in Jewish Education and an active member of Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains, NJ, where her husband, Joel Abraham, serves as the rabbi.
New Year, New Teen Leadership Opportunities
Announcing NFTYx: A Space for Teens to Create
8 Ways to Bring Camp into Your Congregation
This is a great time to remind your families about One Happy Camper grants, which provide $700 to $1,000 for first-time campers. These grants have made it easier for so many families to give their children the best summers of their lives.
6 Practices That Empower Teen Leaders
Check out these six ongoing practices of Reform Jewish teen leaders – and how you can use them to support teens in your own community.