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July 2018
“Where Do I Fit In?”
Navigating Friendships and the Social Environment During Middle School Years. Jewish Family Service of MetroWest, Florham Park, 7-8 p.m. For rising fifth-eighth graders. Continues July 31 and Aug. 7 and 14. RSVP to swarm@jfsmetrowest.org or 973-765-9050, ext. 1775.
Find out more »September 2018
Parent Information Meeting for T’sahal Chapter of BBYO
Westfield home of chapter adviser, 7 p.m. Information session for parents and their teens in ninth-12th grade from Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Mountainside, Clark, Garwood, Cranford, and Springfield. Contact Brett Harris at bharris@wilentz.com or call or text 908-346-0768.
Find out more »October 2018
TEENS: Stand Up to Your Feelings and Anxiety
A support group for teens who are experiencing anxiety and depression This group will allow teens to communicate and share experiences in a safe and supportive setting. Learn how to: • Assertively communicate needs and challenges • Utilize meditation and mindfulness • Manage anxious thoughts • Increase awareness of your feelings • Incorporate techniques to reduce anxiety For more information and to register, please contact: Robyn Krugman, LCSW at (973)765-9050, ext. 1749 or rkrugman@jfsmetrowest.org
Find out more »November 2018
Stand With Us
On Thursday night, November 15 from 7:30-9:00pm, the Young Israel of East Brunswick will host Stand With Us to provide information to teens on positively representing Israel in public high schools and college campuses. The event is free and includes a free dairy dinner.
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A teen Israel advocacy program in conjunction with StandWithUs will be held at Young Israel of East Brunswick on Thursday, Nov. 15, 7:30-9 p.m. A free dinner will be served. RSVP to youthdirector@yieb.org.
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A free Israel Teen Summit will be held for sixth-12th graders on Sunday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Rutgers Hillel. Keynote speaker is Chloe Valdary, director of partnerships and Shillman Fellow at Jerusalem U. Activities and sessions will focus on advocacy, Israel 101, sports, cuisine, and teen life in Israel; there will also be an Israeli shuk with food and free gifts and a session for parents on anti-Israel activity on campus. Register at jewishheartnj.org/connect/connect-with-israel/israel-teen-summit.
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