Are you a part time, full time or aspiring youth professional?
You play a pivotal role in the Jewish community!! You are one of the trusted adults in the lives of our Jewish teens, providing meaningful milestones on their paths to becoming successful and engaged Jewish adults. With the support of the Jewish Community Federation’s Jewish Teen Education and Engagement Initiative, we are committed to supporting and investing in you! Jewish LearningWorks does this by offering professional development sessions on relevant topics, facilitating networking and mentorship opportunities and building a community of learners.
Join us as we offer learning experiences this year that will enable you to connect with yourself, your colleagues and your world. Click below to learn more about the various offerings available for you.
Upcoming Events
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Feb
2022
Bridging the Divide: A Community of Practice focused on Courageous Conversations (VIRTUAL)
Bridging the Divide Goals: Provide youth professionals with tools and skills to facilitate conversations across differences on charged issues in… -
17
Feb
2022
Outdoor Labs (IN-PERSON)
Outdoor Labs are the answer you are seeking when you want to connect with your colleagues in person, learn from… -
01
Mar
2022
Bridging the Divide: A Community of Practice focused on Courageous Conversations (VIRTUAL)
Bridging the Divide Goals: Provide youth professionals with tools and skills to facilitate conversations across differences on charged issues in… -
03
Mar
2022
Reimagine: A Convening to Explore and Elevate the Work of Jewish Youth Professionals (VIRTUAL)
An interactive gathering of educators, supervisors and lay leaders featuring Mark S. Young As many Jewish youth professionals navigate the… -
16
Mar
2022
Pacing Ourselves: Supporting Our Teens’ Mental Health Through the Pandemic Marathon (VIRTUAL)
A series of three virtual workshops about teens’ mental health for Jewish youth professionals featuring Dr. Betsy Stone Adolescence can… -
05
Apr
2022
Bridging the Divide: A Community of Practice focused on Courageous Conversations (VIRTUAL)
Bridging the Divide Goals: Provide youth professionals with tools and skills to facilitate conversations across differences on charged issues in… -
14
Apr
2022
Outdoor Labs (IN-PERSON)
Outdoor Labs are the answer you are seeking when you want to connect with your colleagues in person, learn from… -
27
Apr
2022
Pacing Ourselves: Supporting Our Teens’ Mental Health Through the Pandemic Marathon (VIRTUAL)
A series of three virtual workshops about teens’ mental health for Jewish youth professionals featuring Dr. Betsy Stone Adolescence can… -
10
May
2022
Bridging the Divide: A Community of Practice focused on Courageous Conversations (VIRTUAL)
Bridging the Divide Goals: Provide youth professionals with tools and skills to facilitate conversations across differences on charged issues in… -
19
May
2022
Outdoor Labs (IN-PERSON)
Outdoor Labs are the answer you are seeking when you want to connect with your colleagues in person, learn from…
As I go into working with teens I can be more prepared to hold a safer space for them. My language and consciousness around issues of gender and identity can only help the teens feel more welcomed and safe and I can set a positive, inclusive example for my community.
Youth professionalJLW has been instrumental in my personal and professional growth. I am grateful for the many high quality learning opportunities that are offered to me as a teen educator, surrounded by my peers in a supportive learning environment.
Youth professional
The Jewish Teen Education and Engagement Initiative (Teen Initiative) is a project of the Federation with support from the Jim Joseph Foundation and local funders.
