Submission #28308 by Park Avenue Synagogue Men'S Club - New York, NY (816)
2023
I have read the 2023 Torch Awards Program Guidelines.
TZEDEK Youth Initiative
Family and Youth Programming
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The Tzedek Program is for youth, and leadership between the ages of 13-19.
They will develop projects related to the Jewish Community which can include antisemitism,
climate change, Gender, Jews of Color, Mental illness and others of their choosing.
There will be scholarships/ plaques, letters of accommodation and more.
This is a great opportunity to develop leadership in the Jewish Community.
They will develop projects related to the Jewish Community which can include antisemitism,
climate change, Gender, Jews of Color, Mental illness and others of their choosing.
There will be scholarships/ plaques, letters of accommodation and more.
This is a great opportunity to develop leadership in the Jewish Community.
TZEDEK Youth Initiative Ethics, Responsibility, Justice.
This quote below is says why this is such an important program.
Take risks, raise your voice and push everyone to do better.” - Rabbi Abraham Heschel
Purpose:
Park Ave Synagogue created the Tzedek Program and opened it to the NYM region.
The NYM/FJMC Region is committed to promote social justice and well-being in education and programming.
As a Region we want to encourage “caring for the other” and the opportunity for personal growth, activism, and leadership.
Tzedek is designed to stir up students and teenager ideas from NYM/FJMC members Synagogues with a mission of developing community programs to address Jewish values that can have an impact on the Jewish community.
The areas of Jewish values are:
1. Jews of the Diaspora.
2. Mental health, suicide, and addiction – especially within our youth.
3. Diversity, equity, and inclusion of underserved populations to include race, ethnicity, LGBTQ, gender Jews of color those with physical and mental disabilities.
4. Antisemitism.
5. Climate and environmental change.
Eligibility and requirements:
Applicants must be members of the New York Metro Region clubs in good standing.
Boys and Girls 12 – 18.
Approval for their proposal from their Synagogue Men’s Club and Committee of the New York
Metro FJMC.
With approval, the student will then begin his/her project.
The program can take place either within the synagogue or outside in the community.
Awards Committee Composed of the Regional President, Drs. Steven, and Heidi Mandel, and three additional members chosen by the NYM Executive Committee.
Critical Date:
Programs need to be completed by April 2023 to be considered, along with a written summary of their project.
Awards and Recognition:
There will be a maximum of four awards recipients per year of $250.00 per student. The student will receive a plaque of recognition.
Recognition at the Man of the Year event.
Recognition in the Regional newsletter.
Recognition on the Regional website.
This quote below is says why this is such an important program.
Take risks, raise your voice and push everyone to do better.” - Rabbi Abraham Heschel
Purpose:
Park Ave Synagogue created the Tzedek Program and opened it to the NYM region.
The NYM/FJMC Region is committed to promote social justice and well-being in education and programming.
As a Region we want to encourage “caring for the other” and the opportunity for personal growth, activism, and leadership.
Tzedek is designed to stir up students and teenager ideas from NYM/FJMC members Synagogues with a mission of developing community programs to address Jewish values that can have an impact on the Jewish community.
The areas of Jewish values are:
1. Jews of the Diaspora.
2. Mental health, suicide, and addiction – especially within our youth.
3. Diversity, equity, and inclusion of underserved populations to include race, ethnicity, LGBTQ, gender Jews of color those with physical and mental disabilities.
4. Antisemitism.
5. Climate and environmental change.
Eligibility and requirements:
Applicants must be members of the New York Metro Region clubs in good standing.
Boys and Girls 12 – 18.
Approval for their proposal from their Synagogue Men’s Club and Committee of the New York
Metro FJMC.
With approval, the student will then begin his/her project.
The program can take place either within the synagogue or outside in the community.
Awards Committee Composed of the Regional President, Drs. Steven, and Heidi Mandel, and three additional members chosen by the NYM Executive Committee.
Critical Date:
Programs need to be completed by April 2023 to be considered, along with a written summary of their project.
Awards and Recognition:
There will be a maximum of four awards recipients per year of $250.00 per student. The student will receive a plaque of recognition.
Recognition at the Man of the Year event.
Recognition in the Regional newsletter.
Recognition on the Regional website.
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Original Program