Check Out the URJ Youth Professional Development Series' Spring Line-Up

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From social justice to Israel engagement; incorporating Jewish text to empowering a teen leadership board; adolescent development to adapting to a world dominated by technology – youth educators and engagement professionals need a wide range of skills to transform the lives of the young people with whom they work.

The Union for Reform Judaism is thrilled to share the spring line-up of professional development and ongoing learning opportunities for adults working with Jewish youth and teens. Keep up with changing trends, hone your skills, and add to your toolkit with the Union for Reform Judaism’s free Youth Professional Development series.

February 25: Why Israel Engagement is Important to Reform Judaism Today
March 7: How to Strengthen Your Programming by Partnering with the Secular Community
March 27: Bringing Jewish Texts into Youth Learning
April 18: How to Partner with Parents to Create Better Outcomes for Your Teens

The Union for Reform Judaism leads the largest and most diverse Jewish movement in North America. With 60 programs from camps to youth groups, teen-powered social action to travel programs in Israel and around the world, there is a place for every young person to connect, learn, grow, and have fun. Find a program at URJYouth.org.

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Elena Paull

Elena Paull is the assistant director of youth communications and engagement at the Union for Reform Judaism. She grew up at Temple Emanu-El in Dallas, TX, and is a proud alum of URJ Greene Family Camp and NFTY. Elena met her husband, Andrew, at NFTY Convention and currently lives in New York City.

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