Shabbaton
The Shocking Lessons I Learned at the CTeen International Shabbaton
1 year ago Shayna Solkowitz 0
I was asked to write about one aspect of the International Shabbaton that affected me the most. The only problem was, how could I choose just one?! I don’t think I’m like most teens. One of the main reasons I love the Shabbaton is the workshops. Obviously my #1 reason for attending is seeing my Read More
Teen Talk: Maintaining Jewish Identity and Pride in the Public Atmosphere
1 year ago Leighest 0
My name is Ariel Lotman. I am a leader for CTeen Milwaukee in Wisconsin, and I am a sophomore in high school. I love to play basketball, sing, run, hang out with my friends, travel, eat out at restaurants, and lots of other things. You could say that I like to do many things that Read More
Teen Talk: What Does It Mean To Be A Jew?
1 year ago Leighest 0
Hi all! my name is Mitchel Zilbershteyn. I am a high school junior representing CTeen of Bucks County. I’m not a very religious person. I come from a family that is very split about religion. My mother’s side of my family is not observant at all and rarely even celebrates the holidays. My father’s side Read More
My Florida Shabbaton Experience
2 years ago Leighest 0
The Shabbaton was one of the best experiences I have had in many years. My name is Elliot, I am 14 years old and go to the Boca CTeen chapter. During the Shabbaton, I had a blast with six boys in our host’s house. Not only did I meet three boys, but I also got Read More
My Florida Shabbaton Experience
2 years ago ssalles 0
This weekend I had an amazing, spiritual experience with my Florida Mishpacha at the 1st annual Florida shabbaton. I was thrilled my region came together for this spectacular shabbaton. This CTeen Shabbaton was very laid back and relaxed.. This gave me a chance to learn so much about myself, and enabled all of us to Read More
Teen Talk: Emilio Chayo
2 years ago Leighest 0
Once upon a time, there was a sixteen-year-old boy. The boy learned that, because of how his cards had been dealt, he wouldn’t be starting school at the same time as his friends. He felt sad, but most importantly he felt powerless, for this was a situation that he had no help in solving. He Read More
How One Weekend Changed My Life
2 years ago Leighest 0
By Sarelle Franco/Los Alamitos, CA How one weekend changed my life The CTeen International Shabbaton is one of the most astonishing things I’ve ever seen in my entire 16 years of living. To watch more than 2,500 high school students share their Jewish pride out loud is something empowering and amazing to witness. Judaism is Read More
My Shabbaton 5778 Experience
2 years ago ssalles 0
February 22, 2018(Thursday) Dear CTeeners, Shabbaton 5778 was incredible and inspiring. My journey started at 4:40am, when I headed to the airport! At check in, I ran into CTeen of South Florida, who were on our flight. As time went on the rest of our chapter and chaperones arrived with a kid from Key West Read More