By Mia Kweskin, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published July 27, 2011
Editor's note: Mia Kweskin is a member of the Jewish Light's Ohr Chadash teen staff and an aspiring movie critic who attended an early screening of "Sarah's Key." She firmly believes the film is a must-see for all teens. Look for Ohr Chadash monthly in...
BY AKRITI PANTHI, SENIOR, LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL
• Published May 11, 2011
In today's society, a religion is considered an idea that shows faith and a belief in a supreme being, such as G-d. A culture, on the other hand, is known for its values, practices, and traditions. Many consider Judaism to be a religious culture of the...
By Melanie Cytron, Senior, ladue horton watkins high school
• Published May 11, 2011
Dear Melanie,As the school year draws to a close, I'm beginning to make plans for this summer. Usually, I go to summer camp, but this year, I want to do something that will positively impact others. However, at many of the places I've inquired about volunteering,...
BY HALEY ABRAMSON, EIGHTH GRADE, JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL
• Published May 11, 2011
For their bar and bat mitzvahs, many teens begin charity projects. These mitzvah projects are a great way for teens to help people in new and creative ways, be it raising money by selling autism awareness bracelets or donating movies to local hospitals.I,...
BY Jennifer Rubin, FRESHMAN, PARKWAY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
• Published May 11, 2011
It's almost summer, and the Maccabi Games are just around the corner. Each year, more than 7,000 Jewish teens participate in the Maccabi Games sporting competition. The games occur in different places each year, but once every four years, they take place...
Since its birth in 2008, Madison Ginsberg has been a staff member for Ohr Chadash. Originally a writer and webmaster, she moved on to become a managing editor the following year and now presides as one of the editors-in-chief. Madison has thoroughly enjoyed...
International Society for Technology in Education Conference
Application deadline: May 6, 2011
Conference: June 26-29, 2011
• Published April 27, 2011
NEW YORK – The Partnership for Effective Learning and Innovative Education (PELIE) is now accepting applications for a fellowship to attend the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) 2011 conference, which will take place from June...
BY HANNAH CROPF, SOPHOMORE, LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL
• Published April 13, 2011
A new store opening in Brentwood will take an unconventional approach to retail. At [Re]Fresh: A Fashion Coalition, a resale store benefitting the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition, shoppers will have not only a world of reasonably-priced designer labels...
BY JAKE WEISMAN,JUNIOR, LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL
• Published April 13, 2011
While many of today's teenagers tend not to keep up with politics, they should realize that this subject can be very interesting. Political comedy or satire should receive more recognition for its profound influence on young people.A March 20 Newsweek...
BY ABBY ABRAMS, SENIOR, LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL
• Published April 13, 2011
I am involved in JAM (Jews and Muslims), a teen dialogue group sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC). We meet twice a month to discuss religious and cultural topics as well as current events. When I first started participating in...
BY ANIEL SHAPIRO, JUNIOR, BLOCK YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL
• Published April 13, 2011
One may wonder what it takes to be a true friend. Friendship means something different to each individual. As people grow and mature, their definition of friendship evolves. However, most would agree that when they find a good friend, it's truly something...
The St. Louis Jewish Light is seeking middle school and high school students (ages 13-19) to serve on the 2011-2012 Teen Page/Ohr Chadash staff Members of the Teen Page/Ohr Chadash Staff contribute to the Jewish Light Teen Page in the form of writing...
![Alyssa Fritz and Maddy Mills volunteer at [Re]Fresh: A Fashion Coalition.](https://stljewishlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/9d257ee9a1e533a03affab6637f865e2.jpg)
