PROFILE: Leah, 17, High School Junior
“I really liked Communiteen because it was a great way to combine a fun, social experience with an interesting academic environment.”
Interests: Varsity soccer, Junior Statesmen
of America, political activism
Favorite book: Pride and Prejudice
of America, political activism
Favorite book: Pride and Prejudice
PROFILE: David, 18, High School Senior
“The Communiteen courses are great and are taught at a very high level. My teachers encourage interesting discussion, and they don’t patronize. I also enjoy seeing my friends and meeting new teens.”
“The Communiteen courses are great and are taught at a very high level. My teachers encourage interesting discussion, and they don’t patronize. I also enjoy seeing my friends and meeting new teens.”
Interests: Basketball, baseball, theater,
guitar, and making movies
Favorite book: Catch 22
guitar, and making movies
Favorite book: Catch 22
Communiteen is all about you —
who you were, who you are now, who you are going to be. It’s all about your relationship to the Jewish people. It’s about you discovering the big ideas of being Jewish, the American Jewish experience and your personal connection to Israel. It’s about your questions. It’s about your people. It’s about your story.
Your Perspectives!
Communiteen is a program that engages you in exploring your Jewish identity, using Jewish sources to discuss life issues, family history and your personal relationship to the Jewish people. There are NO TESTS and NO HOMEWORK. Classes are discussion-based, guided by expert teachers. The curriculum explores faith, values, ethics, ritual and history.
who you were, who you are now, who you are going to be. It’s all about your relationship to the Jewish people. It’s about you discovering the big ideas of being Jewish, the American Jewish experience and your personal connection to Israel. It’s about your questions. It’s about your people. It’s about your story.
Your Perspectives!
Communiteen is a program that engages you in exploring your Jewish identity, using Jewish sources to discuss life issues, family history and your personal relationship to the Jewish people. There are NO TESTS and NO HOMEWORK. Classes are discussion-based, guided by expert teachers. The curriculum explores faith, values, ethics, ritual and history.
Imagine Judaism Your Way.
Your Questions. Your People. Your Story.
What students are saying about Communiteen:
“I like Communiteen because I actually learn things that I use in my life. The Big Ideas of Being Jewish course helps me analyze my opinions, and I feel comfortable sharing my ideas in Communiteen classes.”
“I enjoy the teachers and the depth and quality of the classes. It helps me explore my Jewish identity. The topics and questions it addresses are ones of importance to me. Also, I like the other students who are in the Communiteen program.”
“During our discussions in my Communiteen class, I am able to hear new perspectives on topics. These open discussions are a good way for Jewish teens to interact, learn and share with other Jewish teens.”
"Communiteen enlightens me with a fulfilling Jewish experience and education that I can utilize for the rest of my life. Also, Communiteen creates a fun, social environment for me to make and maintain friendships."
Linda Kupfer, BJE Director of Communiteen
Rolly Cohen, BJE Education Director
Board of Jewish Education of Metropolitan Chicago
3320 Dundee Road • Northbrook, IL 60062
847.291.7788 (x1307)
Chicago’s Florence Melton Communiteen High School is made possible with
a generous gift from Mrs. Robert Mayer and the Cummings Foundation.
This grant was made to honor Florence Melton, z”l by her dear friend
Mrs. Robert Mayer, as a tribute to her dedication to Communiteen and her
commitment to education. Additionally, the Florence Melton Communiteen
High School gratefully acknowledges support from the Charles and M.R.
Shapiro Foundation.
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