Passover Games
3 months ago swinawer 0
Since Pesach is around the corner, here are some games to spice up the holiday prep. Play these with your family and friends at the seder table: 1. Ten Plagues Headbands: To play this game, everyone has to put a card that will have a photo of a plague on it on their forehead, using Read More
Taking a gap year
4 months ago swinawer 0
Hey guys! Exciting news! I’m taking a gap year to go study in Israel! Woohoo! For those of you who don’t know, a gap year is a year taken between high school and college; some people may work, travel, or even volunteer. I chose to take this year to study abroad. How did this New Read More
CTeen Shabbaton: Inspiring Moments
4 months ago swinawer 0
We all have that one moment that truly inspires us. This past CTeen Shabbaton is one I will never forget, and the moments of inspiration I experienced will stay with me forever. There are so many moments that stick out in my mind as being inspiring and life changing. It started at the beginning of Read More
Countdown to the Shabbaton Day 10: Getting All CTeen’ed Out!
4 months ago swinawer 0
Getting CTeen’ed out is an essential part to getting ready for the shabbaton. Here are the steps you need to take to get all CTeen’ed Out! First off, head to the CTeen Gear Store for a swag fix. Pick out all of the gear you plan on wearing throughout the shabbaton (and, let’s be honest, Read More
8 Reasons Chanukah is the BEST Jewish Holiday
6 months ago swinawer 0
8 Reasons Chanukah is the BEST Jewish Holiday 1.The Garb: Nowadays, Chanukah apparel has become a huge trend. You can find sweaters containing light up menorahs, cute puns, and even the classic ugly Chanukah sweater! 2.The Food: If you like fried food, then this holiday is just right for you! From delicious jelly donuts, to Read More
Introducing…Sydney!
10 months ago swinawer 0
Hello everyone! My name is Sydney Winawer, representing CTeen of West Suffolk County. I am a very outgoing, dedicated, and have an everlasting love for Judaism. Dedication and determination have helped me overcome many challenges throughout my life. One of the challenges I have overcome recently is school and school work. Throughout most of my Read More
7 Ways Pokemon Go is the Ultimate Jewish Game
11 months ago swinawer 1
Never give up: We Jews are well known for having chutzpah, and for going that extra mile to achieve our goals. The Pokemon phenomenon really puts our global chutzpah to the test….have you seen how far people will go to catch Pokemon? Imagine if they’d channel that energy for something else…wow! Facing and conquering our Read More
Chesed: Kindness
1 year ago swinawer 0
Chesed: Kindness What is kindness? Kindness can be anything; opening the door for someone, giving back to your community, showing that you care about a friend, family member, or even a stranger. To me, kindness is all about how you can affect another person. Using small acts of kindness, you’re are able to make that Read More