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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.
For Teens grades 7-12. Scroll down for upcoming programs & events.
Israel & Me Course
Friendship Circle is excited to offer Israel & Me, a 7-week course for Jewish teens in grades 10-12.
Israel & Me gives Jewish teens the ability to confidently stand up for Israel and the Jewish people. Through interactive learning and open discussion, students will gain the knowledge and context to understand Israel’s history, the Jewish connection to the land, the Israeli-Arab conflict, security, peace, and antisemitism.
Students can take the course simply for the learning experience, or choose to earn 1 college credit through Yeshiva University. Students pursuing the college credit will take a final exam on Monday, December 14.
Course Details
📅 Dates: Oct 26, Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 23, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14
🕒 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
📍Location: 164 East 68th Street
💵 Cost: $200 + $35 book fee
Full scholarships and subsidies are available. Cost should not be a barrier to participating.
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