JumpSpark ATL

So many great resources! Join us at our next event below!

Join JumpSpark ATL for a workshop designed for parents of middle and high school students on August 28 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in Sandy Springs! This workshop will offer resources and strategies for parents to help their teens enhance organization, study skills, and self advocacy.

Register here: jewishatlanta.org/event/jumpspark-empowering-parents/

We are proud to help support this awesome opportunity through Temple Sinai Atlanta . Check it out below!

11th and 12th graders! We have a new learning opportunity where you can EARN 3 COLLEGE CREDITS. Using a curriculum from American Jewish University - AJU, Rabbi Ron Segal will be teaching a 16-session course on "Israel: Its History, Culture and People."

Sessions include dinner and take place on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. The course launches on August 21 and runs through April 2. Go here for the full schedule of class dates and to enroll today! templesinaiatlanta.org/form/college-learning-opportunity

JumpSpark ATL The Temple The Weber School Temple Beth Tikvah Temple Kol Emeth-Marietta, GA

Join JumpSpark ATL for a workshop designed for parents of middle and high school students on August 28 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in Sandy Springs! This workshop will offer resources and strategies for parents to help their teens enhance organization, study skills, and self advocacy.

Register here: jewishatlanta.org/event/jumpspark-empowering-parents/

After the success of the May trainings equipping over 200 individuals in NARCAN, BeWell out of Jewish Federations of North America is partnering with The Blue Dove Foundation and Selah again to offer more trainings over the summer! Learn how Jewish wisdom inspires us to be harm reduction ambassadors, how to use this overdose reversing medication, and receive a NARCAN kit at the completion of the training. Click the link below to register for this FREE virtual training.

https://vahavtatrainings.splashthat.com/?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-jumpsparkatl&utm_content=later-43345572&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio

Parents of 7th-12th graders, there is still time for your teen to take the National BeWell Survey! This survey will only take 10 minutes to complete and will give us a communal look at how to best support our teen’s wellness! Click the link below or scan the QR code!

https://www.jewishtogether.org/bewell/research

How can you tell if a teen needs professional support? As continues, Moving Traditions invites parents and educators of Jewish youth to join them on Tuesday May 21st for a conversation on supporting teen well being, resilience, and mental health. Click the link below to learn more about the speakers and register!

https://www.movingtraditions.org/event/decoding-distress/?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-jumpsparkatl&utm_content=later-43056608&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio

At the beginning of this month with partnered with Hadassah Greater Atlanta to help them honor the 24 teen recipients of the Hadassah Chesed Student Awards. It was wonderful to hear about the inspiring things these teens have accomplished and the impact they will continue to have on Jewish Atlanta! We are so proud of you all! Click the link below to read more about this year’s awardees.

https://jewishatlanta.org/hadassah-chesed-student-awards/?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-jumpsparkatl&utm_content=later-43032238&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio

Calling all parents of teens: JumpSpark would be grateful if you would take 10 minutes to fill out our parent survey. We routinely engage members of the Atlanta Jewish community in research to help improve our understanding of the Jewish teen landscape and how we can best support Jewish teens and their families. We invite you to share your perspective on how JumpSpark and other Jewish organizations engage parents and families by completing our survey by May 20th. Click the link below to take it now. Thank you so much!

JumpSpark 2024 Parent Survey JumpSpark 2024 Parent Survey.

JumpSpark is always committed to providing resources amid the growing mental health crisis and during this Mental Health Awarness month we will continue to share out valuable resources and opportunties for the community. Join CTeen Atlanta for this valuable and FREE Teen Mental Health First Aid Training. This is open to all High Schoolers! Click the link below to register and learn more now. Let’s break the stigma and build a supportive community together.

Cteenatlanta.com/tmhfa

Join Hadassah Greater Atlanta and JumpSpark ATL in the FREE Community celebration to honor outstanding students nominated by Jewish day schools, synagogues, and volunteer organizations at the 33rd annual Hadassah Greater Atlanta Chesed (Loving Kindness) Student Awards Ceremony, followed by refreshments (dietary laws observed). Find out more at https://bit.ly/4cXxF76.

We are proud to partner with Hadassah Greater Atlanta for their 33rd Annual Chesed Student Award ceremony on Sunday, May 5th! Hadassah has handed out the Chesed Awards annually since 1992 and we are excited to feature some of the best and brightest young leaders and menches representing synagogues, day schools and Jewish organizations in our community. Today we continue to share the last group of award winners! Click on the link below to read our virtual and interactive program where you can learn about each of this year’s recipients. You can also register for the award ceremony!

https://jewishatlanta.org/hadassah-chesed-student-awards/?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-jumpsparkatl&utm_content=later-42795829&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio

BeWell, the Jewish Federations of North America youth mental health and wellness initiative, is partnering with Stanford University and other leading U.S. Jewish organizations to conduct a study of American Jewish teens and mental wellness in 7th-12th grade.Raise awareness. Make an impact. Be a part of the first national research on Jewish teen well-being. Take the short survey today. Survey is in the link below and closes on May 17th!

https://stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ZTLzc5ulh3Nphc?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-jumpsparkatl&utm_content=later-42641618&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio

We are proud to partner with Hadassah Greater Atlanta for their 33rd Annual Chesed Student Award ceremony on Sunday, May 5th! Hadassah has handed out the Chesed Awards annually since 1992 and we are excited to feature some of the best and brightest young leaders and menches representing synagogues, day schools and Jewish organizations in our community. Today we continue sharing out this year’s award winners! Click on the link in below to read our virtual and interactive program where you can learn about each of this year’s recipients. You can also register for the award ceremony! Stay tuned all month as we honor the 2024 Chesed Award recipients.

https://jewishatlanta.org/hadassah-chesed-student-awards/?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-jumpsparkatl&utm_content=later-42614223&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio

Pesach traditions remind us of our Exodus from Egypt. This year, as we gather for the Seder, let’s remember those missing from our table - the 133 abducted, longing for freedom. Join us in setting an empty chair, a symbol of hope for their safe return. As we celebrate our freedom, let’s not forget those still yearning for it. Happy Passover from JumpSpark.

JELF - Jewish Educational Loan Fund offers 0% interests loans for Jewish Students seeking higher education! Apply before the April 30th deadline or check the fall application timeline with the link below.

Jelf.org/app/

Join us and JF&CS Atlanta on Friday, April 19th at noon on Zoom for one of their most important discussions yet. Rebecca Brown, LCSW, Jewish Family and Career Services BeWellATL Manager, and of Gila’s Way will have an intimate conversation about teen su***de.

In 2019, Rabbi Hammer’s 18 year old daughter Gila z”l died from su***de. Rabbi Hammer will reflect upon tragic loss and how promoting su***de prevention offer him perspective. Click the link below to register now.

https://give.jfcsatl.org/event/su***de-prevention-awareness/e573971?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-jumpsparkatl&utm_content=later-42392668&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio

We are proud to partner with Hadassah Greater Atlanta for their 33rd Annual Chesed Student Award ceremony on Sunday, May 5th! Hadassah has handed out the Chesed Awards annually since 1992 and we are excited to feature some of the best and brightest young leaders and menches representing synagogues, day schools and Jewish organizations in our community. Today we continue sharing out this year’s award winners! Click on the link below to read our virtual and interactive program where you can learn about each of this year’s recipients. You can also register for the award ceremony! Stay tuned all month as we honor the 2024 Chesed Award recipients!

https://jewishatlanta.org/hadassah-chesed-student-awards/

We are proud to partner with Hadassah Greater Atlanta for their 33rd Annual Chesed Student Award ceremony on Sunday, May 5th! Hadassah has handed out the Chesed Awards annually since 1992 and we are excited to feature some of the best and brightest young leaders and menches representing synagogues, day schools and Jewish organizations in our community. Today we kick off these features with 5 of the recipients. Click on the link below to read our virtual and interactive program where you can learn about each of this year’s recipients. You can also register for the award ceremony! Stay tuned all month as we honor the 2024 Chesed Award recipients.

https://jewishatlanta.org/hadassah-chesed-student-awards/?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-jumpsparkatl&utm_content=later-42195709&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio

Are you nervous about your child’s transition to college or gap year? Let us help support you and your teen through the process.
Join us, and our community partners, for an evening of information sharing, resource collection and connection with fellow parents of seniors. Learn what to expect from your teen as they prepare to leave, effective communication strategies with your child, and more! Click on the link below to register now!

https://jewishatlanta.org/event/transition-to-college-gap-year/?fbclid=IwAR23qvqofU5V3S4vA140IRYwtnyI5RCjtpIMFbpxBZltuMB7FMuKPoDxQlA_aem_Aa22-YiJ748XFD7V7HNdoWAnA-zD9vBSw2f1W9JSt1itWF8CTeNA4--vWqlrLvMvgEUqcaPEBteHv9sbWtuc5U4S

Shining A Light On The Transition To College/Gap Year Are you nervous about your child's transition to college or gap year? Let us help support you and your teen through the process. Join JumpSpark, Atlanta's Jewish teen initiative, and our community partners for an evening of information sharing, resource collection and connection with fellow parents....

Applications for AJC Atlanta Regional Office Leaders for Tomorrow program close on April 7th! Make sure your teen doesn’t miss out on this great opportunity.

ajc.org/atlanta/LFT

There are a only a few days left to apply for the Atlanta Israel Gap Year Fellowship and receive up to $15,000 towards a Gap Year in Israel. A recent article by Hillel International highlighted the benefits of traveling to Israel for young adults. Click the link below to read the article and apply now!

https://www.hillel.org/why-traveling-to-israel-is-more-important-for-young-adults-now-than-ever/

We welcomed over 40 parents last week at our “Shining a Light on the Transition to High School”event. The evening was filled with enlightening discussions, heartfelt connections, and actionable advice, all aimed at empowering our teens and families for success in this exciting transition. Thank you to all our speaker, community partners, Congregation Gesher L'Torah for making this evening possible!

The The Blue Dove Foundation is here to bring mental health awareness and resources to your Purim experience this weekend! Click the link below to learn more!

https://thebluedovefoundation.org/resource_category/purim/

Are you nervous about your child’s transition to college or gap year? Let us help support you and your teen through the process.

Join us, and our community partners, for an evening of information sharing, resource collection and connection with fellow parents of seniors.

Learn what to expect from your teen as they prepare to leave, effective communication strategies with your child, and more!

Register with the link below

https://jewishatlanta.org/event/transition-to-college-gap-year/

Calling all teens and parents! Don’t miss out on this free opportunity provided by Temple Sinai Atlanta . Swipe through to see the options provided: one for teens and one for parents happening at the same time! Use the link in the graphic to register now!

Are you feeling apprehensive about your child’s upcoming transition to high school? Ease your concerns by gaining valuable insights into the process. Join us, and some of our community partners for an informative evening dedicated to sharing essential information, gathering valuable resources, and fostering connections with fellow parents on Tuesday, March 19 (6th-9th grade parents encouraged).

Participants can anticipate leaving with a comprehensive toolkit of resources designed to navigate the transition seamlessly and reduce unnecessary stress on their families. Explore topics such as:

• Academic Success in High School
• Emotional Wellbeing of Our Teens
• Executive Functioning and Learning Differences
• Jewish Engagement in High School
• Substance Abuse

Register with the link below!

https://jewishatlanta.org/event/transition-to-high-school/?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-jumpsparkatl&utm_content=later-41570263&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio

Shining a Light on the Transition to High School Are you nervous about your child's transition to high school? Let us help support you and your teen through the process. Join JumpSpark, Atlanta's Jewish teen initiative, and our community partners for an evening of information sharing, resource collection and connection with fellow parents of 7th t...