Valley Tzelem+ welcomes 7-12th grade LGBTQ+ families
Tzelem for LGBTQ+ teens fosters self-discovery, takes a stand for freedom of identity, and inspires a commitment to Jewish life and learning. We are thrilled to welcome 7th – 12th grade LGBTQ+ teens from throughout the San Fernando Valley and beyond to learn, grow, and bond together as a community.
Led by a LGBTQ+ adult facilitator, Tzelem offers a safe, brave, and supportive space to make new friends and explore issues such as:
- LGBTQ+ identities
- Wellness & Mental Health
- Friendship
- Jewish Identity
“TZELEM HAS HELPED ME TO FEEL COMFORTABLE IN MY QUEER JEWISH SKIN. I AM ABLE TO BOND WITH TEENS JUST LIKE ME OVER ISSUES THAT WE ARE ALL FACING. I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR THE SAFE SPACE THAT MY TZELEM COMMUNITY HAS GIVEN TO ME! -- '21-'22 TZELEM PARTICIPANT
About the Tzelem Group Facilitators:
Our Tzelem group facilitators come from within the LGBTQ+ community and are trained with the content and sensitivity to conduct student conversations and activities within the safe spaces they co-create.
Registration and Cost
Temple Judea is proud to host this opportunity for the Valley’s Jewish community. We only need to cover our costs for the student expert facilitators.
- We are asking for a Tzelem student registration fee of $300. Most importantly, we do not want cost to be a barrier to your teen’s participation. Please know that scholarships are available.
Dates & Times
Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm at Temple Judea.
'24-'25 Dates:
Sept. 16 | Sept. 30 | Oct. 21 | Nov. 4 | Nov. 18 | Dec. 9 | Jan. 6 | Jan. 27 | Feb. 10 | Feb. 24 | Mar. 10 | Mar. 24 | Apr. 7 | Apr. 21 | May 5
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Questions? Please email Rabbi Eric Rosenstein ( ) at Temple Judea.
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