UJC MetroWest, working with various internal departments and agencies throughout the community, is proud to provide opportunities for teens to connect to the MetroWest Jewish community. As the future of the Jewish community, today's teenagers represent the best and brightest of tomorrow, and UJC MetroWest is committed to offering various points of engagement that not only make teens feel welcome today but empower them to be the leaders of the Jewish community in the future.
As the snow falls outside, what better time to think summer! Click here to join our new "Think Jewish Camp" Facebook page.
Think Jewish Camp is the hub for fans of Jewish overnight camp who live in or are connected to the MetroWest, NJ community. Whether you’re a past, current or prospective camper or staff member, community leader, camp advocate, or simply interested in the great experiences Jewish camp provides, please join us. We'll keep you posted on all things Jewish camp to enable more kids to have awesome summers at Jewish camp!
Swimming in the shimmering lake, jumping on the water trampoline, playing lots of sports, taking out a sailboat, going on a hike, performing in the camp show, navigating the ropes course, singing songs, celebrating Shabbat under the stars…these are just some of the many great activities at Jewish summer camp. Feeling warmer yet?? Think Jewish Camp!
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The JTEEN Learning Community is a weekly program that integrates academic and experiential learning in a teen-friendly enviroment, creating meaningful Jewish identity-shaping experiences
The Diller Teen Fellows Program is a leadership development program for exceptional Jewish teens. Now operating in six other communities in the United States, the goal of the Diller program is to develop future generations of Jewish leaders who will be committed to the Jewish people, Israel, and community service by exploring the Judaism and Jewish Identity, Community Service, Leadership, and Israel.
Jewish overnight camp can be a transformative experience for young people. It is a 24-hour-a day immersion in a joyful, fun environment in which Jewish values are learned and lived simultaneously.
Thanks to support from the national Foundation for Jewish Camping, the MetroWest community has been piloting a “campership” incentive program to encourage families to choose Jewish residential camps rather than secular, for-profit camps.
The Iris Teen Tzedakah Program gives teens an opportunity to make a difference in our local community and around the world through learning, advocacy, and philanthropy. Learn about how our Jewish community responds to those in need locally, globally and in Israel. During this two year program you will work together with your peers and various agencies in order to do tikkun olam, the Jewish imperative to repair the world. The Iris Teen Tzedakah Program is named in memory of Herb Iris, one of the MetroWest community’s most beloved leaders.
Untitled Document Diller Teens Fellows from MetroWest, NJ and Rishon Letzion, Israel celebrated recently at their graduation from a year long program of Jewish leadership. During their encounter in Israel, the fellows ran a very successful day camp for youth at the Ramat Eliyahu Community Center. The video demonstrates the Ruach (spirit) of the program and the great connections created between the fellows and the campers.
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Mitzvot of MetroWest, a program for pre-bar and bat mitzvah children to learn about mitzvah projects. For more information, contact The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life.
The Friendship Circle, which assists families who have children with special needs and involves them in a full range of Jewish and social experiences, offers programs that pair teenagers with participants and specific programs for teens with special needs.
For more information about programs and opportunities for teenagers in the MetroWest Jewish community, contact The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life at (973) 428-7400 or info@thepartnershipnj.org.
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