The journey continues and expands but still keeping with the philosophy of community, tzedekah, and caring for one another. Here our teens are given the opportunity to organize and plan programs of interest to them for them. It is the perfect arena to explore your leadership skills, communication style and so much more.
The following programs are included in this:
Spanning 39 regions and 15,000 members, BBYO, Inc. is a worldwide, trans-denominational, youth-led organization that provides opportunities for Jewish youth to develop their leadership potential and a positive Jewish identity. BBYO is for those in 9th – 12th grade. Brown Smullin Neufeld #70 for guys, B’not Sholom #407 for ladies.
Club 678 is for Jewish Youth in 6th through 8th grade. This youth group is more than just having fun with your friends, it is also learning about tikkun olam, tzedakah and your community. All of our events will have a link to a Jewish value or action. The youth are encouraged to ask questions and offer solutions and ideas.
The Jewish Experience Fund provides stipends of up to $1000 for each Jewish child who resides within the area served by the United Jewish Council of Greater Toledo. Stipends may be used to supplement a qualifying Israel travel program and other qualifying programs as defined by the fund.
• The entire $1000 may be used to supplement a qualifying Israel travel program.
• Increments of $1000 not exceeding $250 per year can be used for other purposes as defined as
qualifying programs.
Please contact the Department of Jewish Programs for more information.
ArtsFest is designed to inspire Jewish teens through a dynamic combination of workshop, performance, exhibition, competition, community service, social activities and fun to develop their individuality through the medium of artistic expression while strengthening their bonds to their Jewish heritage, community, and Israel. Teens entering grades 8-12 (minimum age of 13) are eligible to participate.
Funded by Sylvia Thal, Toledo Link to College (TLC) provides care packages to college students who are away at school. The sisterhoods from the 3 congregations have committee members that help run this program. Packages go out approximately 3 times a year. Contact the Department of Jewish Programs for more information.
Families requesting scholarship for The David Stone Hebrew Academy and Toledo Talmud Torah provide financial information to a JFS professional who evaluates the situation and makes a recommendation to a confidential scholarship committee which makes the final decision. This process also enables JFS to direct families to other resources to ease financial burdens.
Suzanne & Allan Cohn B’nai Tzedek Teen Philanthropy program of the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation offers teens ages 12 and up the unique opportunity to participate in philanthropy that focuses on Tikkun Olam and Tzedakah while still being able to have fun and learn about issues that face the world and our own community.
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UT Hillel is a student organization for all Jewish students who attend the University of Toledo, as well as students at surrounding Colleges/Universities (Owens Community College, Lourdes College, others in Northwest Ohio). The organization’s purpose is to provide social and educational opportunities of a Jewish nature to students.
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The annual Diversity Breakfast gives students in eighth grade through high school a chance to hear personal stories from people who were affected by the Holocaust. In the past we have brought in holocaust survivors, hidden children, authors and plays. The format gives the students and their teachers time to ask questions of the presenters.
The Toledo Jewish Community Foundation Annual College Scholarships The Toledo Jewish Community Foundation has three scholarships available for students in the Toledo Jewish community: DR. LOUIS AND SOPHIE RAVIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND; DONALD L. SOLOMON SCHOLARSHIP FUND; KATZ-BECKER-ROTHSTEIN-UNGAR SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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Young people ages 7 to 12 and teens aged 13 to 18 are trained and matched with a child with special needs. The program is designed to foster a relationship between Jewish peer volunteers and children with special needs in a non-institutional setting. Contact Jewish Family Service for more information.
Each summer in June, Club 678 and BBYO make a joint excursion to Cedar Point for a day of fun.