This full curriculum was developed in partnership between JTFN and the Union for Reform Judaism. This curricuium is geared towards synagogue high school students. Written by Dana Sheanin, MSW/MAJCS in 2012 as part of a pilot initiative with the URJ Campaign for Youth Engagement to start teen foundations at 13 Reform synagogues from 2010 to 2012. This curriculum includes the following sessions and appendices:
- Session 1: Parents and Teens
- Session 2: Jewish Values and Teen Philanthropy
- Session 3: Understanding Communal Need
- Session 4: Philanthropy Guest Speaker
- Session 5: Building Consensus
- Session 6: Choosing a Funding Priority
- Session 7: Creating a Fundraising Plan
- Session 8: Philanthropy, Activism and the RAC
- Session 9: Understanding Organizational Mission
- Session 10: Request for Proposals
- Session 11: Service Learning
- Session 12: Developing Criteria for Proposal Evaluation
- Session 13: Proposal Reading
- Session 14: Site Visits or Applicant Interviews
- Session 15: Final Allocation Decision
- Session 16: Evaluation
- Session 17: Siyyum
- Appendix I: Frequently Asked Questions For Teens
- Appendix II: Sample Program Budget
- Appendix III: Sample Student Application
- Appendix IV: Sample Student Contract
- Appendix V: Sample Jewish Texts for Study
- Appendix VI: Request for Proposals Samples
- Appendix VII: Five Stages of Service Learning
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