J-Teen Leadership events are planned by teens.  Listing of upcoming projects in CALENDAR section towards bottom of Events Page below. Projects are open to all 9th – 12th graders. Join us! (8th graders are invited to participate in April J-SERVE).   REGISTER for projects below. JOIN our mailing list. Contact Abbe Marcus, Director by e-mail if you are interested in joining a Project Planning Committee. Check back as more information becomes available and as additional projects and events are added and go live for registration. Note: Some projects have limited enrollment. 

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CALENDAR

SAVE THE DATE

Sunday, June 9, 2013
Annual Tikkun Olam Awards and Fundraising Breakfast – for Teens and Parents
A Celebration of Teens in Leadership Honor Graduating Seniors and Year-long Volunteer efforts
Lamed Vavnik Award Presentation to Tracey Bilski
10 am – 12 pm
JCC Harrison
130 Union Avenue
Harrison, NY
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ONGOING Planning Efforts for Hurricane Sandy Recovery – Day Trips

Here’s what we’ve done to date to help after Hurricane Sandy

Join the planning effort to keep helping the recovery! Sign up above.

Upcoming Service Trips for Teens
Check back for 2013-2014
More information to follow

Resources:
For Teen Philanthropy and Social Justice Organizations from Jewish Teen Funders Network,
Click here- Philanthropy in the Aftermath and Recovery Superstorm Sandy

Past Projects 2012/2013

Sunday, October 28, 2012
Outdoor Adventure Challenge
w/ Officers of the IDF – Tzahal Shalom of Northern Westchester
Co-Chairs: Aaron Afran, Ben Claar, Lucy Greenwald, Sara Reiner and Jacob Shteingart
Committee (in formation): Becky Barnett, Sam Barnett, Rebecca Berg,
Tori Cohen, Jeffrey Kreisler, Nick Romanoff and Noah Truwit
1:15 registration pm
1:30 – 4:30 pm program
Fee: $18  Pre-registration Required
Signed Parent Permission Forms Required

Tuesday, November 6, 2012 (Election Day)
Postponed due to Hurricane Sandy – Now taking place on Veteran’s Day – Monday, November 12, 2012
Build with Habitat for Humanity
10:30 am to 12:30 pm – onsite at project
Bus Departs from J-Teen Leadership office 9:45 am (check-in 9:30 am)
Bus Returns to J-Teen Leadership office 1:00 pm
9th – 12th graders
Project Chairs: Jack Grossman, Zach Moskowitz, Lilah Schaeffer and Andrew Spiegel
House Site in Yonkers
Bus transportation provided both ways from J-Teen Leadership office, White Plains

Wednesday evening, November 7, 2012
Cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy
Special Event with JCC Greenwich – for teens and their families
“Fear Less, Live More” with Sara Reinersten
Chair: Michael Franklin
Committee: Isabelle Brown, Sophie Brown, Hayley Girsky, Josh Goldstein, Mia Lazarus, and Nick Wein
Location: Girls and Boys Club, 4 Horseneck Lane, Greenwich, CT Time: 7:00 pm
Not just for athletes, not just for teens — for anyone who is inspired by drive, moxie and vision. “Dream big,” says the first female leg amputee to complete the Ironman Triathlon World Championship. She shares her story at this moving multi-media presentation, followed by a book signing of In a Single Bound: Losing My Leg, Finding Myself, and Training for Life: Sarah Reinertsen. Sponsored by: The Loading Dock-$10 to attend

Saturday evening, November 10, 2012
Veteran’s Day Midnight Run for the Homeless to NYC
7:30 pm – 2 am
Prepare dinner, pack supplies and deliver to needy and homeless people in Manhattan
Part 1: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Prepare dinner and pack supplies
Part 2:10:00 pm – 2:00 am Travel to NYC to deliver dinner and supplies to homeless
Limited Enrollment  – Part 2
Drop-off and pick up:  J-Teen Leadership office, White Plains, NY
Project Chairs: Shelby Gibbs, Josh Girsky, Amanda Ledner, Melanie Lowenstein, and Jacob Nurick
No fee
Parent Permission Slip required
Community Service Letters Provided

Monday, November 12, 2012 (Veteran’s Day)
Build with Habitat for Humanity
10:30 am to 12:30 pm – onsite at project
Bus Departs from J-Teen Leadership office 9:45 am (check-in 9:30 am)
Bus Returns to J-Teen Leadership office 1:00 pm
9th – 12th graders
Project Chairs: Jack Grossman, Zach Moskowitz, Lilah Schaeffer and Andrew Spiegel
Travel by bus to site where needed by Habitat for Humanity
Bus transportation provided both ways from J-Teen Leadership office, White Plains
Project Now Full (11/8)

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Information Meeting for Upcoming Indiana and Cuba Teen Service Trips
For teens and parent to attend.
J-Teen Leadership Office, White Plains, NY
Contact Director, Abbe Marcus for more information.
Please note that the MLK Weekend Hands-On Service Trip will now be focused on one of the hardest-hit neighborhoods in the Tri-State NY area.  There is much work to be done in our own community!

Thursday, November 15, 2012
Teen Delegation to the AJC Diversity Breakfast
with Teens from WESTHAB Elm Street Youth Council
7:45 am – 10:00 am
Teens will help facilitate conversations at tables.
Contact Abbe Marcus for more details on joining the Teen Delegation.

Sunday, November 18, 2012 (Jewish Social Action Month) 
TRIP NOW FULL (11/17)
Hunger and Homelessness Project in Brooklyn, NY with Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst
9 am – 2 pm
Project Chairs:  Peri Mendelsohn, Alex Nick and Doug Saper
Committee: (in formation)
Travel by bus to meet with Jewish teens of Russian descent and volunteer with Met Council on Jewish Poverty in Brooklyn.
Bus pickup and drop off at J-Teen Leadership office in White Plains, NY
$18 fee to participate -
Amazing opportunity to spend time volunteering where needed in Brooklyn neighborhood hit by Hurricane Sandy!

Sunday, December 2, 2012
Volunteer at Holiday Party with Children at Edenwald Residential Treatment Center in Pleasantville, NY with Families from Larchmont/Mamaroneck UJA-Federation of New York.
Shift 1: Help set up crafts and games, Run tables with participating children Time: 12:30 – 3:00 pm.
Shift 2: Run crafts and games with participating children, serve ice cream sundaes, help clean up Time: 2:30 – 5:00 pm.
(SHIFT 2 – full 11/28)
Community Service Certificates will be provided. REGISTER ABOVE
Project Chairs: Maddy Albert, Eliza Marcus, Haley Sirota, Zach Spar, and Andrew Spiegel

Saturday Evening, December 15, 2012
Special Event for Teens with BBYO at Mid-Westchester JCC
BLACKOUT DANCE PARTY: Westchester Takes Sandy By Storm!
Join teens from all over Westchester in raising money for the victims of Hurricane Sandy at our Blackout Party! All Jewish teens, grades 8-12 are invited. Bring everyone you know because all proceeds go directly to victims of Hurricane Sandy. Dress in all black, make a difference, and have a really fun night! The dance will be Saturday Night, Dec. 15 from 7:00 pm-10:00 pm at the JCC of Mid-Westchester. J-Teen Leadership Event Chairs: Alexandra Corbin, Emily Goldberg and Rachel Kleinhandler  Cost: $20 per person. Raised over $5,000 for Met Council on Jewish Poverty to help with Hurricane Sandy Relief!

Monday, January 21, 2013
MLK Day of Service at Afya Foundation Warehouse, Yonkers, NY
Sorting Medical Supplies to be sent to Haiti and Africa
Turn a Day Off, Into a Day On for Service!!
9:30 – 11:30 am
Buses available from Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester (Rye off 287) and Congregation Sons of Israel (Briarcliff).
Register above to reserve your spot on the bus (Departs 9 am and Returns 12 pm).
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. No fee to attend.
Event Chairs: Tal Mintz and Zoe Moskowitz

Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Girls Night Out at Hawthorne Cedar Knolls (JBFCS)
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Registration Above
Project Chairs: Isabelle Mann and Peri Mendelsohn

Sunday, February 10, 2013
Hands-on Clothing Collection Drive and Sorting
Kids Kloset (WJCS)
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Project Chairs: Brooke Goldstein and Jamie Nadler
PAST SERVICE TRIPS THIS YEAR:

* Hurricane Sandy Relief and Recovery Trip to Brooklyn over MLK Weekend
Friday, January 18 to Monday, January 21, 2013
For teens only 9th – 12th grade

Sunday, April 28, 2013
2013 J-SERVE: International Day of Jewish Youth Service
J-SERVE Chairs:
Josh Girsky and  Lauren Levine (J-Teen Leadership)
Sadie Biale and Lauren Keats (BBYO)

J-SERVE Planning Committee:
Aaron Afran,  Koral-Ben Simon, Shiran Ben-Simon, Jacob DeNelsky, Melissa Last, Zoe Moskowitz, Jacob Nurick,
Kyle Price, Remi Rosmarin, Lilah Schaeffer and Talia Shiovitz