Attention 8 - 12th Graders: Are you interested in staying connected with other Jewish teens and exploring Jewish values?
Beth El Congregation, Temple Emanuel, South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh and the JCC are bringing the very best opportunities for Jewish Teen Engagement to the South Hills.
We aim to make Jewish values ‘front row and center’ in a way that speaks to teens in today’s world. The teenage years are an important time, and we aim to make Jewish values ‘front row and center’ in a way that speaks to teens in today’s world. We have crafted unique and enriching learning opportunities for teens to dig deeper with the same J Line learning values we have used in the past.
South Hills Jewish teens will be encouraged to ask and be challenged by these questions:
Teens in grades 8 – 12, regardless of affiliation or background
Three exciting evenings are offered. See the program guide for specific dates and times for Wednesday Classes, Modern Hebrew and Change Agents (a leadership workshop).
Registration
Regular classes alternate by semester between Temple Emanuel and Beth El Congregation. Special Sessions, as noted take place at Beth El and/or the JCC of the South Hills.
A partnership between:
Temple Emanuel, Beth El Congregation, South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh, and the JCC
Contact Chris Herman
February 12, 2021
Try to imagine a day where you go without using plastic—it’s impossible. From yogurt containers to shampoo bottles to takeout containers, plastic is a part of our daily lives. Just a few years ago, this didn’t bother many people because recycling plastic was easier and more commonplace. South Hills townships used to recycle all plastics…
December 1, 2020
Sponges. We all use them, from cleaning pots and pans to other household chores. But did you know that many sponges contain plastic? They are also a repository for germs and pretty hard to recycle. One way to make environmental changes in kitchen habits is to replace sponges with Swedish dishcloths. They are made from…
October 19, 2020
I grew up having paper towels handy for many uses, especially in the kitchen. Wash your hands; dry with a paper towel. Spill on the floor; wipe with a paper towel. Rinse fruits and vegetables; spread to dry on a paper towel. You get the idea. Once we started composting, we would add the used…
