What helps teens tick AND suceed?

In a new study, sent to me by Stefanie Zelkind from the Jewish Teen Funders Network, we can learn some key findings from a study conducted on 15 year olds about their interests. More important, what we can see is that teens are more engaged and able to polish leadership skills with a strong adult mentor in their lives. The study can be found here:
https://www.at15.com/sites/all/themes/at15_v3/_assets/pdf/TeenVoice2010.pdf

Take a look and let me know what you think... especially you teens!

Welcome to Gail Herson!

Please welcome Gail Herson to the Jewish Youth Tzedakah Foundation as the new program director. Gail has been involved in Jewish education in Dallas for many years and is very pleased to be working on the Foundation. She brings great ideas and enthusiasm to her work and is looking forward to being at the helm.

Please welcome Gail!

2010-2011 Foundation Members Accepted

We are proud to announce the incoming members of the Foundation for the 2010-2011 year, the Foundation's third year. Take a look at the right side of the blog homepage and you will see their names listed. We have 23 eager young people signed up to create the Foundation for the coming year. These teens come from all over the Dallas area, from many different schools and perspectives. This year promises to be fun, interesting, thought-provoking, and of course, good for the Jewish community!

We cannot wait to meet you and get started on the year!