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Join us for the Virtual College Road Trip throughout the month on June! In partnership with Jewish Teen Education & Engagement Funder Collaborative and JumpSpark ATL we invite you to join us for a full month of student-led virtual college tours, information sessions with college administrators and onsite Hillel reps, Q&A discussions, helpful workshops for parents and teens, and more. Some events will be hosted by 4Front and others by our awesome friends at JumpSpark in Atlanta! Visit the website for the full schedule, list of schools, and some of our special guests involved in our road trip!

In this session, Rick Clark, Director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Tech and colleague, Brennan Barnard will help frame the college admission experience for your family. They will discuss ways to keep perspective, ask good questions, and actually grow closer along the way. As practicing professionals, they will provide tips and insight that they’ve learned by doing this work consistently, and will share their thoughts on what approaching the college search and selection journey in a healthy, unified way looks like.

These are trying times, to say the least. You’ll be telling your grandkids about it. Coping with College Admissions in the Time of Corona with Jeff Schiffman, Director of Undergraduate Admission at Tulane University, will be splicing tidbits of how to cope in this time of crisis with a few pieces of advice, particularly for high school juniors and seniors. Jeff did a great deal of research and advice-seeking from friends and colleagues to provide as much support as he can in all this.

Many parents of high school students want to help their child through the college admissions process. They recognize that applying to college today is more complicated than it was 20 years ago. Additionally, the cost to attend college has increased exponentially, while acceptance rates continue to decline. It is difficult for parents to know how to help, when to step in and when to take a step back. Parental involvement is key to a smooth, successful, and less stressful process. This session will provide parents with helpful tips on when and how to offer guidance and support to their high school students to ensure a successful college admissions process.

There’s no denying that many kids are gaming online more than ever during the COVID shutdown. It’s an important medium for staying connected with friends. But as a parent, you may have concerns… How much is too much? How safe is gaming over the Internet? What is the effect of games that involve weapons and combat? To help you get the answers your looking for, Lost Tribe Esports is offering a live, informational Zoom call with Todd Harris, CEO of Skillshot Media and Chairman of the Atlanta Esports Alliance. This is a great opportunity to gain a lot of knowledge in a little time about an area of great significance in your children’s lives. The event is open to all parents and is free of charge. It is presented by Lost Tribe Esports, through the BBYO On Demand channel.

A wonderful resource created by 4Front’s national partner, The Jewish Teen Education & Engagement Funder Collaborative, to explore pop-up programs, creative workshops, giving circles, ‘screenside chats’ and wellness inspo throughout the month of May, Mental Health Awareness Month. Walk away with new self-care practices, coping strategies, and a deeper understanding of the dimensions of mental health. There’s something for everyone – teens and the adults that care about them.

JCS is hosting a weekly series of brief “Virtual Programs for Matters on Your Mind.” Join in every weekday at 12:30pm for a new topic. Each session is approximately 15 minutes.

Marissa offers weekly, donation-based online meditations that focus on developing self-care, compassion, gratitude and finding ease in this ever-changing and uncertain time. Sessions are live and can be accessed via zoom video conferencing every Wednesday at noon.

People of all ages are concerned about the spread of the coronavirus, and teenagers, as a group, tend to experience emotions especially intensely. If you are raising, teaching or otherwise caring for an adolescent who is feeling very nervous about it, this article from the New York Times provides us with 5 things you can do.

It’s important now more than ever to make sharing a top priority. As with all times of challenge, we are presented with an opportunity to share strengths and support each other as we all pivot to meet new needs. This page will provide Jewish professionals resources at their fingertips: programs and social media content to engage your teens and their families, educational, self-care and spiritual resources, and relevant webinars and recordings.

As we continue to navigate these unprecedented times, we’re pleased to be launching a new live weekly video broadcast with Jewish educators. Join David Bryfman each Wednesday at 2:00 – 3:00 PM EDT for Adapting: The Future of Jewish Education

Join Na’aleh: The Hub for Leadership Learning for inspirational learning and discussion on seven middot that can drive your personal and professional growth. Each Tuesday from April 14 – June 2, Dr. Bill Robinson, Executive Director of Na’aleh (formerly the Center for Leadership) will offer a modern lesson integrating the study of one middah (super-strength) with innovative approaches to navigating organizational change through times of crisis.

April 14 – Courage and Organizations as Communities
April 21 – Creativity and Failing Forward
April 29 – Humility and Learning from Practice
May 5 – Compassion and Organizations as Platforms
May 12 – Gratitude and the Art of Creative Practice
May 19 (starts at 8:00 a.m.) – Integrity and Authentic Leadership
May 26 – Faith and Presensing the Future
June 2 (bonus session) – Wisdom and Virtuous Leadership

In the wake of this unprecedented physical distancing, it is essential that we develop new opportunities for connecting virtually in nurturing and meaningful ways. We know you are all being pulled in many directions. We want to create a space for us to come together to check in and share strategies in supporting ourselves, focusing on work and beyond. Feel free to attend when your schedule allows, and to use this safe space as a way to connect, share, and offer support.

Questions? Contact Aviva Cohen at avivacohen@thedfi.org

Marissa offers weekly, donation-based online meditations that focus on developing self-care, compassion, gratitude and finding ease in this ever-changing and uncertain time. Sessions are live and can be accessed via zoom video conferencing every Wednesday at noon.

A wonderful resource created by 4Front’s national partner, The Jewish Teen Education & Engagement Funder Collaborative, to explore pop-up programs, creative workshops, giving circles, ‘screenside chats’ and wellness inspo throughout the month of May, Mental Health Awareness Month. Walk away with new self-care practices, coping strategies, and a deeper understanding of the dimensions of mental health. There’s something for everyone – teens and the adults that care about them.

Sometimes you just need an hour with someone smart who has been there before. Maybe it’s the first time you need to have a difficult conversation at your job… or maybe it’s your first job. Your considering your next career move, or struggling with work/life harmony? Or maybe you need help coping with the Coronavirus crisis. Whether you’re an early or mid-career professional, you face real challenges and it can be hard to find quick advice. Our talented advisors have been there – and now they’re here for you. WellAdvised is now open to all members of the Jewish communal workforce, regardless of JPRO member status or employment status.

COVID-19 related webinars and recordings for Teen Engagement Professionals who serve youth and teens in Synagogues, JCCs, Jewish Days Schools, and other settings.

Moving Traditions addresses balancing self-care and responsibility to care for others; avoiding scapegoating in times of fear; and the importance of seeking out joy.

This “COVID-19 Support Pack” provides relevant articles and videos on working from home, dealing with anxiety, crisis management, and virtual meetings.

JPRO Online provides access to learning and discussion with speakers, teachers, and leaders from within and beyond the Jewish nonprofit sector. Whenever possible, JPRO Online sessions include small group discussions to enable our members to meet new colleagues from across the diversity of our field.

If you expect attendees to mostly just listen, you’re on the fast track to a Zoom Video Webinar. When you need more back and forth between the audience and the host, a Zoom Meeting might be the better option. This info will help you decide whether to host your online event as a webinar or a meeting.

Working from home for the first time? How to set up your home “office” to maximize productivity and creativity!