Raising the next generation of Jewish Teens. Happy. Wholesome. Connected. Rooted in Jewish values and purpose.
The CTeen Experience
Based on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, CTeen UES brings Jewish teens together for social, educational, and Jewish life programming - creating a place to connect, volunteer, learn, lead, and experience Judaism in ways that are meaningful and relevant.
As part of the global CTeen network, CTeen UES is connected to one of the largest Jewish teen networks in the world, reaching more than 200,000 teens across 900+ chapters in 64 countries. In 2026, more than 4,500 Jewish teens came together in New York City for CTeen’s International Conference.
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Israel & Me Course
For students in grades 10-12
Join us for Israel & Me, a 7-week CTeen-U course designed to give Jewish teens the knowledge, context, and confidence to better understand Israel and navigate the conversations they may encounter in high school, on college campuses, and beyond.
Through real conversations, interactive learning, and open discussion, students will explore Israel’s history, the Jewish connection to the land, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, security, peace, antisemitism, and how to confidently stand up for Israel and the Jewish people.
Students who successfully complete the course can earn 1 college credit through CTeen-U.
Course Details
📅 Dates: Oct 19, Oct 26, Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 23, Nov 30, Dec 7
📝 Exam: Monday, December 14
🕒 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
📍Location: 164 East 68th Street
💵 Cost: $200 + $35 book fee
Scholarships are available
What We’ll Cover
Lesson 1: Hello My Name Is The Promised Land - How to be an heir
Lesson 2: The Miracle of Israel - Spilling the tea on Israel’s against-all-odds survival
Lesson 3: The Other Side to the Story - In the mind of a terrorist
Lesson 4: How to Make Peace - The full picture of how to make up
Lesson 5: Faithful and Fortified - A unique security system
Lesson 6: The Gifts of Israel - How to stop playing defense
Lesson 7: Stand for Israel - If you're not at the table, you’re on the menu
Upcoming Events
Mother-Daughter Challah Bake
Teen volunteers and their moms are invited to the annual Mother-Daughter Challah Bake!
Each mother and daughter pair will be guided through the dough making, and together will shape delicious challah to take home and enjoy.
📅 October 22nd, 2026
🕒 7:00 - 9:00 PM
📍 164 East 68th Street