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In this Issue:

• Camp TOV 2009 - Last Chance for Early-Bird Registration!

• The Midwest NCSY Chol HaMoed Pesach Spectacular

• National Day of Jewish Youth Service, Sunday, April 26th

• TOV MTV - Monthly Teen Volunteering

• Make a Difference

Camp TOV 2009 - Last Chance for Early-Bird Registration!

Camp TOV is a week long, fun, interactive service oriented program on wheels. Each day brings a new volunteer project and service-learning experience, focusing on: poverty, hunger, homelessness, environmental concerns, caring for the elderly, leadership skills and more. Seventh through tenth grade teens from throughout the city and suburbs of Chicago will be brought together for what promises to be a memorable summer learning experience! See for yourself how much fun you can have at Camp TOV – view the new Camp TOV video!

Camp TOV 2009 Dates:

  • August 10-14
  • August 17-21

Space is limited and the early-bird registration discount ends April 3rd. For more information, to receive promotional materials or to register, please contact Brett Klugman at 312-357-4928 or teens@juf.org.

The Midwest NCSY Chol HaMoed Pesach Spectacular

Join the Midwest NCSY at Six Flags Great America for some Passover fun! Kosher L'Pesach concession stands are located in the park.

More information about the event is available here.

National Day of Jewish Youth Service, Sunday, April 26th

In honor of J-Serve, the National Day of Jewish Youth Service, there will be three volunteer projects to choose from throughout the day to accommodate your schedule and interests. Volunteer organizations include the Chicago Chesed Fund, CJE Gidwitz/Friend Center and the Campus Kitchen at Northwestern University. Mark your calendar for Sunday, April 26, 2009.

If you are active in a youth group or work as a youth group advisor, accommodations can be made to enable your group’s participation. Please contact Brett Klugman at 312-357-4928 or teens@juf.org for more information. Register online at www.jserve.org/chicago.

TOV MTV - Monthly Teen Volunteering

Join teens from around Chicago for hands-on volunteer projects.

Save the Date for Israel Solidarity Day, Sunday, May 3rd! Come serve your local community! Our volunteer project will be stationed in the Northern Suburbs at Highland Park High School, where teens can help young kids with cookie decorating, face painting and volunteer along the walk route. More information will follow, but please save the date!

  • When: Sunday, May 3rd 2009
  • Where: Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Avenue
  • Time: To be determined

Space is limited! To register or if you have any questions, please contact Brett Klugman, Program Coordinator, Teen Volunteer Initiatives at 312-357-4928 or teens@juf.org. If you are active in a youth group or work as a youth group advisor, accommodations can be made to enable your group’s participation. For more information please contact Brett Klugman at 312-357-4928 or teens@juf.org.

Make a Difference

Get involved with Jewish Youth Philanthropy and make a change today. High school students, do you want to make a difference in your Jewish community, Israel and the world? VOICES and KOLOT are hands-on youth philanthropy programs that give teens the opportunity to allocate at least $25,000 to important causes and make an impact on the world today. These programs invite you to combine tzedakah and tikkun olam in an exciting new way. Visit Voices and Kolot to learn more. For more information, email voices@juf.org.

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