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Publication Date: January 2007
Publisher: Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education
Author(s): Abby Strunk
Research Area: Culture and religion
Keywords: Youth Groups; Community Building; Youth Engagement; Technology
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
The author describes "b-linked.org" - a website for Jewish teens aged 13-18. The purpose of the site is for teens to connect with one another and learn about a range of pluralistic opportunities for meaningful Jewish involvement. Created by B'nai Brith Youth Organization (BBYO), a pluralistic Jewish teen movement, b-linked is an effort to re-engage teens in Jewish life by providing new gateways to Jewish experiences. The author argues that b-linked is a space through which BBYO can inspire and share meaningful experiences with users and lead them on a path toward deeper Jewish education.