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Teens Wrap Tefillin 3,000 Times
How CTeen Summer Teens Channeled Summer Inspiration Into Their Day-to-Day Year-Round. Tefillin Selfies from CTeen Summer Alums around the world By Shloimy Galperin Ninety-six teenage boys from fourteen countries recently completed a thirty-day commitment to put on tefillin every day, resulting in nearly 3,000 wraps. Upon returning home from CTeen Summer Balaton, Yitzi Rich of Manchester, England, was determined to keep the connection of his experience going. So together with
Nov 5


At Tri-State Shabbaton, Teens Discover the Power of Jewish Belonging and Pride
Seventeen-year-old Alexa Roth of Stony Brook, NY, remembers feeling nervous before her first CTeen Shabbaton. “I wasn’t sure what to expect,” she said. “I just knew I wanted to feel more connected to my Jewish identity.” Stepping outside her comfort zone to spend a weekend with Jewish teens she had never met turned out to be a life-changing decision. That first Shabbaton led to three more, including her most recent: last week’s CTeen Tri-State Shabbaton. That unique Shabbaton
Nov 1


CTeen Summer Re-Routes Girls' Trip From Israel to Eastern Europe in Under a Week
The girls of CTeen Summer were gearing up for a dream trip to Israel. For months, they had been counting down, packing their bags, and looking forward to a summer full of new experiences, iconic sights and cities, and memories with friends that would last a lifetime. However, less than a week before departure, safety concerns due to the ongoing war with Iran forced an abrupt change. With new restrictions on travel to Israel, the program faced a choice: cancel the trip or pivo
Aug 13


Live 12:15 PM CTeen Closing Ceremony: 4,000 Jewish Teens Unite to Bring Their Light Home
Live at 12:00 PM: 4,000 Jewish teens from 60 countries gather to close out the largest Jewish teen summit in the world.
Mar 2


7,000 Jewish Teens Fill Times Square with Jewish Pride and Practice
7,000 Jewish teens from 60 countries filled Times Square on Saturday night, singing, dancing, and declaring their Jewish pride
Mar 2


4,000 Jewish Teens Close Global Summit Empowered to Bring Jewish Pride Back Home
4,000 Jewish teens from 60 countries gathered one last time to close the CTeen International Shabbaton.
Mar 2


LIVE TONIGHT 8:30 PM: Thousands of Jewish Teens Take Over Times Square in Historic Display of Jewish Pride
Tonight, thousands of Jewish teens from 60 countries will gather in Times Square for a powerful and defiant celebration of Jewish pride
Mar 1


Record-Breaking Tefillin Wrap Unites Jewish Teens Worldwide
At the CTeen International Shabbaton, 1,241 teens wrapped tefillin in two hours, smashing records in a tremendous display of Jewish pride
Feb 28


Thousands of Jewish Teens Kick Off CTeen Shabbaton with Pride, Mitzvahs, and Unity
The doors of Brooklyn’s Bedford Armory swung open, and thousands of Jewish teens from 60 countries poured in
Feb 28


World’s Largest Jewish Teen Summit to Headline Young Leaders Who Stood Up To Challenges With Jewish Pride
The vibrant Crown Heights community is set to welcome 4,000 teenagers this week as the annual CTeen Shabbaton unfolds. While their daily...
Feb 27


4,000 Participants Traverse The Globe For Largest Gathering Of Jewish Teens
From Hong Kong to Cancun, airports in hundreds of cities worldwide are buzzing this week with the energy of 4,000 teens
Feb 27


PSA: CTeen Shabbaton Coming To Crown Heights This Week
As Crown Heights prepares to welcome thousands of teens for the 17th annual CTeen Shabbaton this week, the legendary community is once...
Feb 26


CTeen Rents Bedford Armory to Welcome Record 4,000 Attendees
CTeen International is preparing for the largest gathering of Jewish teens, with 4,000 participants from around the world
Feb 3


“Transform Chanukah” Empowers Jewish Teens to Combat Darkness with Light
CTeen’s “Transform Chanukah” initiative empowered 45 Jewish high school leaders to launch meaningful Chanukah initiatives to bring the light
Jan 10


Despite Rising Adversity, Hundreds of Jewish Teens Unite in Berlin for European Teen Summit
CTeen’s annual European Jewish Youth Congress, uniting chapters from across the continent for an international display of Jewish pride
Jan 8


Jewish Teens Rally at Brandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg Gate, a symbol once known for its association with the Nazis, served as the backdrop for a demonstration of Jewish pride
Dec 16, 2024


Experience the World of Shlichus: Expo Now Open to Crown Heights Community
In a first for the Kinus, the Shlichus Expo is a hub for Shluchim to learn from one another.
Nov 29, 2024


Local CTeen Leader’s Vision Brings Safe Space to Long Island Jewish Youth
Local CTeen Leader’s Vision Brings Safe Space to Long Island Jewish Youth
Oct 31, 2024


Budapest Welcomes Landmark Jewish Teen Safe Space: A New Era for Jewish Teen Engagement and Empowerment
Budapest Welcomes Landmark Jewish Teen Safe Space: A New Era for Jewish Teen Engagement and Empowerment
Oct 9, 2024


Despite Rising Anti-Israel Rhetoric, Jewish Teens Worldwide Explore Their Heritage In Israel With Pride
Despite Rising Anti-Israel Rhetoric, Jewish Teens Worldwide Explore Their Heritage In Israel With Pride
Sep 12, 2024
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