February 2008

 

Get together a group of friends to brainstorm ways that you can actively make a difference in your community.

The first meeting for the Teen Philanthropy Institute (TPI) took place on January 13^th at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, NJ.  This program aims to teach Jewish youth about the importance of giving, as well as providing them with leadership skills and ideas on how to make a difference in the world on a greater level.  There are 24 participants in this inaugural program, all of whom are interested in positively impacting the world around them.  Students were given a chance to meet one another through a series of icebreaker games.  The day culminated with the group creating tzedakah boxes and writing thank you notes to the donors who are graciously sponsoring this program.  All participants received a resource packet as well as a copy of Areyvut’s “A Kindness a Day” calendar that will help guide them through the year.  This year TPI will focus on three aspects of service: Children, Healthcare, and Hunger/Poverty.  Throughout the year the students will learn more about each facet of community service and how they can be facilitators of change.  At the next meeting, which will take place on February 3^rd, the students will learn about unique chesed projects other teenagers in their community are involved in. 

To find out how you can get involved with TPI, or to learn how to bring a similar program to your community, please contact Daniel Rothner at (201) 244-6702 or [email protected].

If you would like to have a representative from your organization attend this event, or if you have any questions, please contact Michal Greenbaum at (201) 244-6702 or [email protected].

Daniel Rothner, Founder of Areyvut, will be speaking at the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver on February 11^th on “Transforming Your School Community through Words”.  He will focus on how to incorporate Service Learning into academics and how to modify your school community by using the power of words.

Areyvut extends a warm welcome to our new Programming Coordinator, Michal Greenbaum.  Michal received her Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from Rutgers University.  She brings much enthusiasm and creativity to this position and is eager to put her ideas into motion.

To schedule an Areyvut Bnai Mitzvah Fair or program in your community, please contact Michal Greenbaum at (201) 244 – 6702 or [email protected].

Areyvut

147 South Washington Avenue

Bergenfield, NJ 07621

Phone: (201) 244-6702     Fax: (201) 338-2427