teens
How can we help our teens enter conversations about Israel and the Jewish people with confidence on campus?
Hands-on Technology Workshop to help you download the apps and tools to keep our kids safe.
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Make a difference. Share your story. Student to Student (STS) is a nationally recognized teen leadership program that empowers Pittsburgh-area Jewish high school students to use their voices, build confidence and push back against antisemitism through real, honest conversations. Join us for an information session to learn more about partcipation. Parents are welcome. Why Join Student […]
All-You-Can-Eat Gourmet BBQ to benefit teen engagement and empowerment
The Federation is proud to partner with OpenDor Media – Unpacked for Educators and our community’s Jewish youth serving organizations to offer a meaningful afternoon for teens, including a teen-only learning session and a Resource Fair that parents are also invited to attend. This Afternoon’s Opportunities Our Story, Our Future: Exploring Your Connection to Israel […]
Come celebrate Rosh Hashanah with The Second Floor Teen Center! This special meeting of the Tikkun Olam (Volunteerism) Club will feature goal setting/new year’s resolutions, brisket, desserts and more!
A gourmet gastronomic adventure under the stars supporting Jewish teen enrichment and empowerment (a.k.a incredible all-you-can-eat BBQ for a great cause)!
Come escape YOUR Egypt while spiritually preparing for Pesach! This party and activity will be held at The Second Floor Teen Center and is TOTALLY FREE!
Trivia! Prizes! Service learning! We will be learning about the labor movement in the United States and early labor Zionists while celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut! Come ready to learn and eat some hummus, falafel, sweets and more! Email mcarson@jccpgh.org for more information.
Join the Shabbat Experiences Club at the JCC for some do-it-yourself gel manicures! We will have all the necessary supplies to get those nails painted! We will be talking about shabbat, Jewish tradition, and Jewish culture as we do our nails. This is a drop-in and drop-out experience, so please come whenever you can! This […]
Celebrate Purim with The Second Floor Teen Center! We will be making mishloach manot, no-bake Hamantaschen and eating traditional Hamantaschen!
Join us for a FREE three-part class about Jewish mysticism! This is an opportunity for 8-12th graders held at The Second Floor Teen Center at the JCC. We will be making good-luck bracelets, discussing the Tree of Life in Kabbalah and discussing dream analysis! No previous knowledge of Judaism or Jewish traditions is required.
Learn about how standardized testing is (or is not) important for college applications! Join college consultant Lauren (Droz) Lieberman for this discussion as part of our JCC College Connect program.
Join us for a discussion about how typical families afford college. Lauren Lieberman, a college consultant and college admissions expert, will be discussing scholarships, loans and federal aid.
A FREE event for 6-9th graders at The Second Floor Teen Center — come learn about Shabbat, Jewish identity and Jewish tradition while making a beautiful piece of diamond art! This is a drop-in and drop-out event; students can come any time they get out of school!
By Invite Only. With a rise in antisemitism and anti-Zionism, many Jewish teens are learning quickly that it is “hard to be a Jew.” We’ll discuss how we respond to negativity and prejudice without empowering those who spew hate. In addition, we will explore key Jewish texts that relate to the psychological and spiritual side […]
In recognition of surging teen mental health concerns, Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh announced funding for Moving Traditions, an organization creating innovative programs to provide safe and supportive spaces for Jewish youth to connect, grow and improve mental health. This initiative is part of Jewish Federation’s push to support those in need and take care […]
As we were driving along a curvy, single lane road, we passed a sign that we were entering Newtown, CT and Sandy Hook. My heart sank.