Blizzard Strands Hundreds of Jewish Teens Who Recited Shema in Times Square

Blizzard strands hundreds of Jewish teens who recited Shema in Times Square

A version of this piece first ran as part of the New York Jewish Week’s daily newsletter, rounding up the latest on politics, culture, food and what’s new with Jews in the city. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. Hundreds of Jewish teens stranded in NYC 1,500 Jewish teens are stranded in New York after the winter storm punctuated an international teen summit sponsored by the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. Before the historic blizzard began, thr…

Jewish Teens Declare Torah’s Timely Relevance In Nassau Coliseum

In a powerful display of Jewish resilience, eight thousand Jewish teens filled Nassau Coliseum for the closing ceremony of the 18th annual CTeen International Shabbaton, showcasing stories of a generation turning to Judaism's timeless teachings for strength and refusing to back down in the face of adversity. Full Story, Photos, Video

REC Jewish Teens Declare Torah’s Timely Relevance In Nassau Coliseum

In a powerful display of Jewish resilience, eight thousand Jewish teens filled Nassau Coliseum for the closing ceremony of the 18th annual CTeen International Shabbaton, showcasing stories of a generation turning to Judaism's timeless teachings for strength and refusing to back down in the face of adversity.

Jewish teens from 60 nations fill Nassau Coliseum for CTeen Summit Finale

Jewish teenagers from more than 60 countries filled Nassau Coliseum on Sunday, waving flags, singing and cheering as they marked the close of the 18th annual CTeen International Summit in what organizers called the largest gathering of Jewish teens in the world. The event, held Feb. 22 at the arena on Hempstead Turnpike, was the first time the summit’s closing ceremony took place in a major sports stadium. Organizers said the move to the Nassau …