2. • Investing in already engaged teens can improve opportunities for less
affiliated participants as well
• Programs can be designed most effectively by creating high quality social
and meaning-driven opportunities, attracting a critical mass of teens and
communicating effectively with teens & parents
• Professionals working with teens desire collaboration through convening
and program partnerships across 10+ organizations
• Desires of teens and parents from Jewish activities are aligned: Make
friends, give back to the community, leadership and Jewish content
• Time is a critical barrier to consider: Too many commitments for
teens and their families, while also considering cost and transportation
Jewish Teen Engagement Research
Yielded Key Insights for Future Efforts
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Agreed upon areas
Present theory of collective impact
Short cycle: Check in six months – set attainable goals
Couple options: Smaller group to monitor or meet regularly
Short cycle: Focus in six months on “This”. What we’re here for todaySuggesting that a few people monitor, everyone agrees to help