6. Born mid-60s to 1981. (30-45 yrs old) End of Cold War Latchkey kids Age of the personal computer Highest rates of education Accepting of diversity Pragmatic Independent Entrepreneurial GEN X
7. Born 1982-2001. (10-29 yrs old) Rise of communication technologies, mobile Very peer-oriented Age of Napster Change jobs frequently “Trophy Kids” Feel empowered Very diverse Birthright Israel MILLENNIALS
31. “If I had to change something, just ONE thing, it would have to be this: Every congregation has gifted kids in their midst. If we are supposedly “People of the Book,” a Hebrew school is morally and ethically obligated to teach the kids at their ability level. Let the bright kids go as far as they can, and don't hold them back because others "might be embarrassed" or it "makes others look bad". Teach UP to the kids' level, and don't water the curriculum down…. If a kid excels at discussions, let the kid do some Talmudic argumentation…”