Upcoming Spring 2015 Local
Projects & Service Trips /
Announcements
Volunteer * Service * Advocacy *
Philanthropy
Aspects of the project/ service opportunities will count toward SSSW students'
direct and indirect community service requirement.
Alabama Civil Rights Trip
Sunday, March 29-Wednesday, April 1
For 8th and 9th graders and their parents!
Travel with Congregation Sons of Israel.
More information to come.
For more information on any of our service trips contact Abbe
Marcus, Executive Director at abbe@jteenleadership.org .
Argentina
Pesach Hol Hamoed
Sunday, April 5 - Thursday, April 9
Travel with Westchester Reform Temple and the JDC
The Jewish community of Argentina is the largest in Latin America. Since the Argentinian
economic crisis in 2002 the Jewish community has been through a difficult time. This is a
powerful opportunity for teens along with a parent chaperone, to learn, volunteer and
support the Jewish community.
Join us to volunteer with the Joint Distribution Committee programs, meet with the local
leaders to discuss communal challenges and explore the history and culture of this amazing
country.
For more information on any of our service trips contact Abbe Marcus, Executive
Director at abbe@jteenleadership.org .
J-SERVE "ing" in the Park
Sunday, April 19
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
For 8th to 12th Graders
On April 19 more than 11,000 Jewish teens from around the world will come together for JSERVE 2015 to serve their communities and make a difference.
Saxon Woods Park is home to the county's only accessible playground. Join us to prepare
the park for the season followed by fun recreational activities with special needs population.
Co Chairs: Maddy Albert, Emily Goldberg and Jon Rusoff
Planning Committee: Ethan Afran, Jeffrey Bodek, Marci Brustman, Alex Corbin,
Sarah Davis, Jonathan Douglas, Jordyn Glantz, Ethan Halpern, Aviva Hurvitz, Lily
Koenig, Elia Lurye, Rachel Mufson
Bus transportation from Northern and Southern Westchester and Connecticut
Registration now open- click here!
Blythedale Childrens' Hospital
Sunday, April 26
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Co-Chair Alex Corbin
Have fun leading craft projects with children from Blythedale Children's Hospital.
Blythedale is New York State's only independent, specialty children's hospital dedicated to improving the health and
quality of life of children with complex medical illnesses and conditions. Board Certified physicians, experienced
nurses and supporting clinicians work with families to provide individualized, intensive and innovative medical and
therapeutic care.
Event Chairs: Alex Corbin and Jordyn Glantz
$18 Registration Fee. Click here to register.
95 Bradhurst Avenue
Valhalla, NY 10595
914-592-7555
Tuesday, April 28
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Help students at Hawthorne Cedar Knolls dress for their prom by planning an afternoon of fun! Create a clothing
store atmosphere, provide refreshments, music and other games and activities.
Hawthorne Cedar Knolls is a residential treatment center for 104 boys, ages 8 to 18, and girls, ages 13 to 18, who
have a wide variety of emotional problems.
The following items needed:
Girls- All sized party dresses, (especially large sizes) shoes, accessories
Boys- Suits, dress shirts, ties, belts, shoes, blazers, dress socks
Donations can be brought directly to the J-Teen Leadership office by 5pm, Mon., April 27
$18 Registration Fee. Click here to register.
Event Chairs: Marci Brustman, Ryan Harteveldt and Strauss Mann
Committee (in formation): Jordyn Glantz, Lily Hochfelder, Sophie Kleinhandler, Rachel Mufson
Hawthorne Cedar Knolls
226 Linda Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Mother's Day Morning at Afya
Celebrate Mother's Day With Your Mother at Afya.
Support the Babykit Project
Sunday, May 10
9:30am - 11:00 am
Honor your mother. Honor all mothers. Calling all J-Teens, alumni and J-Moms to join us for a morning of packing
and sorting Birth Kits. Help us achieve our goal of delivering 10,000 Birth Kits to women and infants in Ghana.
No fee to participate! Here's how you can help:
1.
2.
Register to attend as a current/alumni J-Teen, J-Teen Mom, or J-Teen Family!
And/Or Donate to #deliverababytoday. Be sure to indicate which J-Teen family you are honoring.
Event Chairs: J-Mom Laura along with Rachel and Sophie Kleinhandler
Committee (in formation):
Bilski Family (J-Mom, Tracey along with Amanda, Meredith and Charlotte)
Girsky Family(J-Mom, Laurie along with Seth, Hayley and Josh)
Marcus Family (J-Mom, Abbe along with Danna, Aaron and Eliza)
Rieger Family (J-Mom, Heidi along with Hillary and Abby)
Click here to learn more.
Congregation Sulam Yaakov's 2015 Jewish Commitment
Awards
Saturday, April 18
Shabbat Morning Services
Please Join Us!
Award Recipients:
J-Teen Leadership Teens, Brooke Goldstein and Sam Roth!
J-Teen Leadership teens, Brooke Goldstein and Sam Roth
Congregation Sulam Yaakov is excited to honor Brooke Goldstein's and Sam Roth's philanthropic efforts and
commitment to the Jewish community at this year's award presentation scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2015.
The public is invited to a special morning Shabbat service at the Congregation to honor Brooke and Sam and enjoy
refreshments and camaraderie. Come out and show your J-Teen Leadership support!
Congregation Sulam Yaakov
2111 Boston Post Road
Larchmont, New York.
For more information on the CSY Jewish Commitment Award, including how to apply, please call (914) 834-1093
or go to their website
www.sulamyaakov.org.
J-Teen Leadership Tikkun Olam Breakfast
Sunday, May 31
9:30 - 11:30 am
(Still time to attend the Israeli Day Parade. We'll even help you find a ride! )
Join friends, alumni and family to celebrate all that we've done this year!
Stay tuned- more information to follow!
Summer Opportunities
The Jewish Institute for Innovation (JTII)
Join PresenTense, in partnership with ThinkImpact, for an incredible new program focused on social change, The
Jewish Institute for Innovation (JTII). The program, based in NYC, includes a 12-day immersive trip to Panama.
Participants will collaborate with each other-- in New York and abroad-- to develop ideas and create change in their
local communities. This program is part of the New York Teen Initiative run by the Jewish Education Project, and
sponsored by UJA-Federation of NY and the Jim Joseph Foundation.
J-TAG Fellows
J-TAG Fellows (Teens in Action Globally) is a 4 week life-changing opportunity for teens entering 10th - 12th
grades to travel in both Israel and the United States, while making a positive difference in our global community.
This transformative experience will inspire not only lifelong friendships and strengthen Jewish identity, it will also
develop leadership skills, self-confidence and a deeper understanding of Jewish values. See attached flyer.
For more info, visit:
Website: www.rosenthaljcc.org/JTAGFellows
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jtagfellows
JustCity Leadership Institute
The JustCity Leadership Institute is a collaboration between The Jewish Theological Seminary, AJSS, AVODAH,
Ramah, and USY. A unique precollege experience, JustCity equips high-school juniors and seniors with the tools
needed to innovate, create, and maximize social impact. At JustCity students learn how to put their passion into
action through college-level classes, fieldwork, and personal projects, all while enjoying the excitement of NYC.
Applications are now open. Visit JustCity Leadership Institute
for more information.
American Jewish Society for Service (AJSS)
This summer join JAM:Memphis for a two-week service-learning intensive. Days will be filled with immersive and
meaningful volunteer work. Choose a service track that matches your interests- housing, hunger or education. On
evenings and weekends explore Memphs' rich culture and legacy of food, music and civil rights. Click here for
more information.