Session 2.9: Closing
Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Reflect on the past year together. Celebrate our group. Feel closure around the ending of the group.
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Session 2.8: Activism and Power
Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Have a better understanding of their own identities, both privileged and marginalized. Have a basic understanding of power and oppression. Explore connections between Judaism and social activism. Identify a cause they care about and at least one way to take action.
Session 2.7: Our History
Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Recognize the relevance of understanding the history of marginalized communities; Understand the role of LGBTQ (and particularly trans) people throughout history; Identify several LGBTQ Jewish historical figures
Session 2.6: [More] Mental Health
Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Identify their own beliefs about mental health. Understand the impact of societal messages and stigmas about mental health. Explore the connections between LGBTQ+ and Jewish identities and mental illness. Identify several LGBTQ+-affirming and Jewish-affirming mental health resources.
Session 2.5: Sexuality and Desire
Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Recognize the broad spectrum of romantic and sexual attraction. Gain a clearer understanding of personal desires and needs related to intimacy. Acquire resources for trans-affirming and accurate sex ed.
Session 2.4: Connection and Communication
Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Recognize different modes and styles of communication. Identify personal communication styles and preferences. Practice using assertive communication.
Boundaries
Objectives: By the end of the session, participants will be able to: Practice how to set boundaries and communicate their needs. Understand why setting physical, emotional, material, and time boundaries -is important to their well-being. Identify the importance of boundaries in Judaism.
I’m Jewish AND…: Exploring Jewish Identity and Antisemitism Today
Objectives: By the end of the session, participants will be able to: Explore the personal experiences and emotions that are connected to Jewish identity Think critically about how antisemitism affects one’s Jewish identity and how it manifests in the wider world and in the Jewish world; Will begin a conversation between parent(s) and child that…
Session 2.3: Self-Care
Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to. Understand what self-care is and isn’t; Learn the origins of the concept of self-care; Share their own wisdom around self-care practices and learn those of others
Session 2.2: I Am Becoming: Goals and Personal Growth
Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Understand the importance of personal growth and self-reflection; Identify unique barriers and opportunities to personal growth faced by LGBTQ+ people; Have a clearer understanding of who they are becoming/want to become; Explore how Judaism factors into personal goals/growth