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.
NOTE: All programs will be virtual through June 2021
Watching for the Signs: How Do I Know if My Teen is in Crisis?
By: Debra Sagan Massey, Senior Educator, Jewish LearningWorks This was not how my teenage son envisioned he would be spending his sophomore year in high school. Developmentally, this is the…
Upcoming Events
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25
May
2021
Community of Practice – Race Consciousness 2
Launch 2021 as part of a cohort of learners; join us for a Community of Practice that focuses on race,… -
11
Aug
2021
Face to Face: Preparing to See Our Teens in Person Again
What a year it’s been. Even as we experienced loss and change, we discovered new values, new activities. As attention… -
16
Aug
2021
Making Time for Youth Professionals to Heal, Rejuvenate and Connect
Teen Initiative Retreat at Westerbeke Ranch in Sonoma We are thrilled to offer our first in-person program since the beginning…
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.
