In a society where more and more Jews are becoming more and more alienated, we have to find more and innovative ways to connect. Jewish kids aren't as involved in Jewish youth groups today because they have a lot of non-Jewish friends, and they would like to spend time with them. Most Jewish youth groups bar non-Jews from attending. By allowing non-Jews to come, we are opening our arms to the Jewish kids. |
Speakers and movies have been the kids' two favorite programs. The topics and the programs themselves are client-driven. We don't have an agenda or a set curriculum. We're there to serve the students. Each club has its own unique approach and interest. We really design each club around the students that participate in each individual school. |
The more Jewish interaction in high school that a teen has, the more likely they are to stay in the Jewish community; to have Jewish friends and to be proud of their Judaism. I would suggest those are our ultimate goals. |