Mitnadvim: Making the Most of Volunteerism


 

Publication Date: January 2000

Publisher: Jewish Education Service of North America

Author(s): Jonathan Katz

Research Area: Culture and religion; Social conditions

Keywords: Youth Engagement; Youth Groups; Jewish Organizations; Social Services

Type: Other

Abstract:

The author describes his organization's program called Mitnadvim, an innovative outreach program that makes Jewish teens' interest in volunteerism a door through which they can enter the Jewish community. The program helps teens feel connected to a peer group and feel that they have accomplished something meaningful. The author discusses elements of the program that have made it successful.