teens

Small Star of David held up against a sunset

The Reform Movement’s Commitment to a Brighter Future in 2021

Rabbi Rick Jacobs

February 2, 2021

Though the terrain may be uncertain, we are guided by our deep commitments to justice, learning, and action. As we walk hand-in-hand into 2021, let us make this year one filled with purpose, joy, nourishment, and a renewed sense of hope.

A young woman and an older woman standing together holding a challah and a BETTER TOGETHER sign

Caring Communities

The Mitzvah of (Safely) Nurturing Community Today

Bess Adler

January 12, 2021

Let’s honor our elders by engaging in hiddur p’nai zaken, and support our teens by bringing them together in community to learn, celebrate, and be fully human together.

Five smiling teenagers jumping in unison

Youth Engagement

"Like Dawn Skimming the Horizon": Riding the Changes in NFTY (Part 2)

Fletcher Block

Michelle Shapiro Abraham, MAJE, RJE

January 6, 2021

Change in the middle of a global crisis is simultaneously invigorating and exhausting. NFTY has more than an 80-year history of change, and as of late, the reality of COVID-19 has sped up our change process.

NFTY

New Year, New Teen Leadership Opportunities

Michelle Shapiro Abraham, MAJE, RJE

October 20, 2020

Now more than ever, our world needs strong leaders. And now, more than ever, our teens – who are looking for purpose and direction – need support to become the leaders they want to be.

Teen girl blowing a shofar while a group looks on in front of a large outdoor structure as if at summer camp

Social Justice

Sound the Shofar: Announcing Summer 2021 Plans for URJ Camp & Israel Programs

Ruben Arquilevich

September 8, 2020

This summer was unlike any in our lifetime. While we’re incredibly thankful that Jewish youth were able to experience camp from home, we're thrilled to announce plans for in-person programming in summer 2021.