Teen Programs in Full Swing with More on the Way!
There has been a lot happening in the teen and youth space over these past weeks, and many more opportunities are coming down the pipeline.
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High Holidays Opportunities for Reform Jewish Teens
Join Reform Jewish teens for a meaningful, month-long High Holidays experience! Through fun and engaging virtual programming, we will focus on the core theme of betterment – of yourself, your community, and the world.
We will begin Rosh HaShanah with the...