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.
Tzelem Parent Community and Support
While teens are in their Tzelem group, we invite parents to stay on the Temple Judea campus to join in a parent support group facilitated by Nikki Rosenson, MA, AMFT.
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 and parent 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.
- Additionally, to register for the Tzelem Parent Community, we’ll ask for a modest registration fee of $275 for each family unit in order to cover the cost for our expert facilitator.
Dates & Times
Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm at Temple Judea.
'23-'24 Teen Dates:
Sept. 18 | Oct. 2 | Oct. 16 | Nov. 6 | Nov. 27 | Dec. 11 | Jan. 8 | Jan. 22 | Feb. 5 | Mar. 4 | Mar. 18 | Apr. 1 | Apr. 15 | May 6 | May 20
‘23-’24 Parent Dates
Oct. 2 | Nov. 6 | Dec. 11 | Jan. 8 | Feb. 5 | Mar. 4 | Apr. 1 | May 6
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Questions? Please email Rabbi Eric Rosenstein ( ) at Temple Judea.
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