Jewish Teens
Attending college in Israel is a calculation worth considering. (Photo by ThisIsEngineering via Pexels)
March 9, 2026, 10:46 am
Program at Hillel Academy to spotlight Israeli universities for U.S. applicants
Community-wide chance to 'think more broadly, and about what matters and why'
By Adam Reinherz
Visiting ancient sites afforded new insights to Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh Girls High School students. (Photo courtesy of Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh)
March 6, 2026, 2:54 pm
Yeshiva students explore Jewish women’s legacy in Israel
Insights and connections achieved by learning 'on the road, on the go and in the field'
By Adam Reinherz
She'elot gives local teens a chance to work through texts and discuss big questions. (Photo by kaboompics.com via Pexels)
March 2, 2026, 12:51 pm
Not a question: She’elot Fellowship fosters Jewish teen engagement by encouraging teens to ask
'We are not at a time anymore where we can just simply deliver content. It has to be relevant and it has to be meaningful to their lives'
By Adam Reinherz
So much to ponder as the big day approaches. (Photo by LightFieldStudios via iStock)
February 23, 2026, 11:50 am
Ceremonies and service deliver pathway to Jewish adulthood
'The whole point is that we want them to make a difference in this world as adults, so this is merely the first part of that lifelong journey'
By Adam Reinherz
Diller Teen Fellows meet with ECDC students at the Squirrel Hill JCC. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)
January 14, 2026, 8:52 pm
Adolescence is a moment, but JCC teen engagement favors the long game
Like an open gym, after school challah bakes, pre-Shabbat activities and monthly movie nights serve as entry point — not only for relationships between teens, but for greater communal connection
By Adam Reinherz
Ender Lin stands in front of 43 pallets of donated food on Jan. 7. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
January 8, 2026, 4:37 pm
It didn’t hurt to ask: A teen’s letter brings 19,000 pounds of food to local pantries
At the conclusion of a fellowship exploring peace, Ender Lin, 13, asked for 'some cereal.' What arrived is 'pretty amazing'
By Adam Reinherz
Jewish teens and chaperones gather in Los Angeles. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh)
January 5, 2026, 3:01 pm
Local teens find community and purpose on social justice trip to LA
Travel with Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh affords teens chance to explore sites and discuss topics including, welcoming the stranger, repentance and personal responsibility
By Adam Reinherz
Zev Schreiber sits in a teen-centered workspace inside the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
December 21, 2025, 10:11 pm
Familiar face joins JCC in quest to strengthen adolescent engagement and bolster Diller program
Seven years removed from his own participation in Diller Teen Fellows, Zev Schreiber leans on experience and colleagues while leading leadership program
By Adam Reinherz
Pittsburgh and Israeli teens gather at The Second Floor during a Diller Teen Fellowship meetup. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
August 28, 2025, 8:19 pm
Start of school year brings buzz back to The Second Floor
Teens need somewhere to go after school. Whether they come here and connect among themselves or with staff, 'our space really matters'
By Adam Reinherz
Izzy Zober brings the heat for Team Israel. (Photo courtesy of Yarone Zober)
August 13, 2025, 7:02 pm
Fox Chapel’s Izzy Zober stands tall for Team Israel at European softball championship
After their games were moved and still disrupted, Team Israel 'didn't just stand up, but they reacted with poise and strength and even a sense of humor'
By Adam Reinherz
Olympic medalist Ori Sasson visits the JCC Maccabi Campus Games on Aug. 6. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
August 11, 2025, 9:03 pm
Olympic medalist Ori Sasson on focus, fear and moments that matter
Standing on a podium isn't the only way to demonstrate power; the most forceful way young Jews can exhibit strength is to “keep going”
By Adam Reinherz
A sign informs participants. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
August 10, 2025, 5:41 am
Teamwork and preparation kept JCC Maccabi Campus Games safe and joyful
'What we didn't want to do was make people look like they're coming through a military base with people all around them'
By Adam Reinherz
Students share stories at Rodef Shalom Congregation during an April 3 program created by Ella Greenfield, Zev Loring and local leaders. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
April 4, 2025, 4:31 pm
Teens discuss antisemitism and create community at pop-up program
'If we don’t tell our story, who will tell it'
By Adam Reinherz
Jewish teen gamers. Photo courtesy of Lost Tribe Esports
August 14, 2019, 7:20 pm
The latest in Jewish teen engagment: video games
Connecting Jewish teenagers requires no more than the click of a button.
By Adam Reinherz
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