Rosh Hodesh: It’s a girl thing!                       

A Program of the Jewish Federation of Howard County

Rosh Hodesh: It’s a girl thing!  Is a multi-year, monthly celebration of the ancient New Moon holiday for teenage girls that build self-esteem, leadership skills, and Jewish identity.  Launched nationally in 2002, approximately 6,000 girls have participated in Rosh Hodesh groups operated by 190 Jewish institutions of all affiliations, across North America.  The curriculum for this program was developed by Moving Traditions and is the first proactive, informal education program that uses Judaism to enrich the lives of girls.

It is a values-based, experiential Jewish program that strengthens Jewish identity and gives girls a place to feel safe, articulate their questions and concerns, have fun, and be ‘real’ with their peers.  Small groups of girls meet monthly with a trained adult leader. Through discussion, art and drama, the girls integrate core Jewish values as they focus on the things they care about most, such as body image, friendship, relationships, stress competition, and family.

Rosh Hodesh  Groups for 8^th, 9^th & 10^th Grade Girls

Call today about Howard County programs beginning in the Fall of 2010

If you are interested in finding out more, or about signing up your daughter, please contact Michelle Goldberg, Director of jTeen & Parent Project:  michelle@jewishhowardcounty.org ,410.730.4976 ext.118

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For information visit the Jewish Federation website: www.JewishHowardCounty.org