This article tells the story of the Prager family’s vacation in Israel this summer. This family did not waste any time on their trip, and they spent their time doing productive, educational and enjoyable activities. Included in these activities was a chesed activity where the family volunteered with Yad Eliezer in Jerusalem. This article shows Continue Reading »
An amazing anti-bullying program at the Eisner and Crane Lake camps used interactive and meaningful ways of engaging teens in preventing and standing up to bullying. Staff alongside campers wrote an anti-bullying song and the camp heard a father speak about his son who commited suicide due to bullying which both proved to Continue Reading »
On August 6th, Areyvut and Moshava Ba’Ir held their 3rd annual Kayitz Classic basketball tournament at Frisch. The tournament was a huge success and fun for all participants. We would like to congratulate the winning team consisting of Avi Kaye, Ike Pariser, and Mo Pariser. Thank you to everyone who came out to play. We Continue Reading »
This article discusses a research study that compared three different generations, Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials, to see what the youngest generation really wants out of a job, and if this is any different than prior generations. Interestingly, they found that all three generations had the same underlying values, they are just expressed in Continue Reading »
Angie Hicks wrote an article discussing her development from a “task-focused high achiever” to an “effective manager or leader.” She talks about how the shift is not easy to do, but she gives the readers five tips for how to develop leadership skills. Interestingly, Hicks also points out that no matter where you are in Continue Reading »
The more opportunities for philanthropy, the better for kids. This article gives fantastic opportunities for discussions about philanthropy as well as hands-on ways to explore local communities and communities abroad observing the needs of the community and talking about ways things could improve. The article also lists books, movies, and games that are valuable Continue Reading »
Nexus is a global youth movement of over a thousand people across over sixty different countries. The goal of the movement is to connect young philanthropists and entrepreneurs from all over the world and work to improve global issues. They recently had the Nexus Global Youth Summit at the United Nations. Here they raised and Continue Reading »
Ten years ago on November 9th, 2003 at my daughter’s Simchat Bat not long after she was born, we gave people the opportunity to register with The Gift of Life Foundation. Ten people swabbed their cheeks and joined the registry to become a potential donor. I recently got an e-mail from JDS who registered that day and was recently Continue Reading »
Here is an article with some ideas of ways to cool down this summer in an eco-friendly way. There are better ways to spend the hot days than to stay inside blasting the AC. Just like it’s important to take care of each other, it’s also important to take care of our world. So get Continue Reading »
The 3rd Annual Kayitz Classic 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be on Tuesday, August 6th. Areyvut and Moshava Ba’ir organize this tournament together with the help of The Frisch School. Taking place in Frisch, this event builds unity in the community and is sure to be a fun experience for all involved. Proceeds will go towards Areyvut’s Mitzvah Clowning Continue Reading »
