Be’chol Lashon: Where Every Jewish Story Matters
For more than two decades, Be’chol Lashon has been at the forefront of celebrating Jewish diversity. What began as a local San Francisco initiative has grown into a national and
Category: Teens
Be’chol Lashon: Where Every Jewish Story Matters
From a young age, we are taught to have an open mind. I used to hear it all the time at school, from my friends, or when my parents wanted
Be’chol Lashon: Where Every Jewish Story Matters
After two gap years in Israel, I came home to go back to school—at a university I felt incredibly privileged to be accepted to. Even with a generous financial aid
Be’chol Lashon: Where Every Jewish Story Matters
Amalya Salamo, who recently graduated from high school in the Bay area, first heard about the Jewish Teen Foundation (JTF) from a family member who works within the community. As
Be’chol Lashon: Where Every Jewish Story Matters
Contra Costa Midrasha (CCM) is a Walnut Creek-based Federation partner that engages teens in Jewish life through communal activities, cultural exchanges, educational experiences, and whatever form of fun they can
Be’chol Lashon: Where Every Jewish Story Matters
Each year, teens from across the Bay Area are carefully selected to serve on the Jewish Teen Foundation (JTF) Board. In their role as Board members, teens come to a
Be’chol Lashon: Where Every Jewish Story Matters
The Jewish Teen Foundation (JTF), a program of the Federation, trains teen Board members to become effective young philanthropists and changemakers. This year, our mission was to assist individuals and
Be’chol Lashon: Where Every Jewish Story Matters
Our teens are experiencing a summer like no other. The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in months of shelter-in-place, disruption of school and social activities, and cancellation of camp and
Be’chol Lashon: Where Every Jewish Story Matters
I was thrilled when my daughter Hannah expressed interest in joining the North Peninsula Jewish Teen Foundation (JTF) two years ago. She had heard wonderful things about the program from
Be’chol Lashon: Where Every Jewish Story Matters
The Diller Teen Fellows Jewish Community Mifgash (or JCM) was a truly invaluable experience that I will never forget. Every year in Diller, each Israeli cohort of about 20 teens