The Jewish Institute for Youth and Family, Inc.

The Jewish Institute for Youth and Family, Inc.

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Summary:

The Jewish Institute for Youth and Family, Inc. works toward creating a union between Jewish traditional values and a successful lifestyle in today’s America.  The JIYF is concerned about the teaching of Jewish religious schools today; they believe that the very soul of Judaism--dedication to ethics and moral behavior--is often being neglected.  JIYF seeks to reverse that trend with innovative and enjoyable programs that steer clear of mundane textbook learning.  JIYF offers this program through a series of 4 teen-parent workshops entitled Becoming a Mentsh.  The four workshops target different age groups and focus on different topics:

• “What is a Mentsh?”, designed for grade 7 and discussing Jewish ethics and how they affect the self and others;
• “Shalom Bayit,” designed for grade 8 and focusing on parent-teen responsibilities, communication, and problem-solving;
• “Passionate Decisions,” designed for grade 9 and tackling the difficult issues of sex, self-control, love, and marriage; and
• “Making Peace with Your Future,” designed for grade 10 and centering on career, identity, and fulfillment. 

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