Friendship & Leadership

Through unique learning opportunities, we create and foster a warm and natural environment for growing friendships!

  • Kids Who Care Workshops
    You’re never too young to give back to your community! Helping others is always worthwhile — especially during the formative years of middle school! This program’s unique and fun activities benefit everyone. For members in 6th & 7th grade.
  • Training Tracks
    Looking to further your knowledge and wisdom through FC? Training Tracks courses focus on learning and sharing with others. Teens will walk away with the skills to lead in communities of all abilities! Workshops include the following topics: “The History of the Disability Rights Movement,” “Understanding Human Diversity,” and “Advocacy.” For Teen Scene (8-12th graders) & FOTT (ages 18+).
  • Teen Workshops
    These workshops focus on topics that align directly with FC’s mission! Join all of Teen Scene to experience and learn about your role as a Teen Scene member of The Friendship Circle! For Teen Scene (8th-12th graders).

Learning about Friendship and Leadership
Joining a Host Committee Be a part of the planning process! Members in Teen Scene (8th-12th graders) and FOTT (ages 18+) are encouraged to join a Host Committee for a FC club or program in which they will participate in the planning, executing and review of that event. Email [email protected] for host committee opportunities.

 

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Weekly Roundup: April 19, 2024

FC Talks We had a very successful FC Talks event as hundreds gathered to watch Pamela Schuller at the JCC Monday night. Schuller, a comedian, disability and mental health advocate, and Jewish woman, spoke about her experience growing up with Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and interspersed funny stories with serious anecdotes and ideas for change. Teens asked… Read More

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Weekly Roundup: April 12, 2024

Sunday Funday Last Sunday, we had a matzah bake where Tali and Pearl helped with the presentation from Rabbi Eli. Everyone went home with matzah and their favorite toppings. Members enjoyed the rooftop for nice spring weather where we played Passover games, crafted photo banners, blew bubbles and more. Shalom went home with a plague-themed puppet and Ava and Morgan… Read More

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