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among many students for additional sup-
port, both academically and socially,” says
Glass. “Our teachers are focusing more
than ever on providing opportunities for
students to develop their social skills and
find tools to help them manage their emo-
tional regulation.”
In addition, PJA has a school counselor who
works with students individually to guide
them through challenging situations and of-
fers small group sessions to support students
navigating unfamiliar social dynamics.
At Maimonides, regular team meetings al-
low staff members to keep tabs on children
for academic, social/emotional growth and
concerns. Staffers consult with mental health
professionals when needed and reach out to
Evergreen Region teens attended the recent BBYO International Convention in Baltimore. parents with out of school options.
Among the Pacific Northwest teens were (from left) Jackson Friedman, sophomore from MJDS believes in a three-pronged ap-
Beaverton; Joseph Weiner, senior from Beaverton; and Max Rubenstein, junior, and Sadie proach for students to succeed at school.
Wolf, senior, both from Mercer Island, WA. Photo by Jason Dixson Photography. Happiness – they must enjoy coming to
Local teens join 2,500 BBYOers from around globe school. Character traits – the school and
home instills character traits that help a
Oregon teenagers were among those at- and connect with like-minded peers to de- student develop into a mensch, who can
tending what is possibly the biggest in-per- fine a future for themselves and their com- succeed while making a positive difference
son Jewish gathering since Covid began. munities around this year’s theme, “The in the world. Academics – the ability to
A year after being held as one of the Jew- Power of Us.” think critically, analyze, interpret and use
ish community’s largest virtual gatherings The weekend’s programming focused on information and data effectively. When one
due to the Covid pandemic, BBYO Inter- expanding leadership skills, finding ways is happy and a mensch, that is the founda-
national Convention (IC) convened in per- to serve the local Baltimore community tion for academics to thrive.
son again Feb. 17-21, 2022, in Baltimore. and working together to strengthen the Maayan Torah also focuses on creating a
With extensive health and safety measures Jewish future. love for learning and Judaism. The school
in place, the event drew more than 2,500 This year’s event featured the full diver- uses nurtured heart recognitions and stu-
Jewish teens from 40 countries around the sity of the BBYO community, with nearly dent engagement strategies to foster an
world. Teens were able to come together 400 global delegates attending. excitement for learning, which develops
self-motivated students. The school offers
Life-cycle event an environment that conveys the joy and
meaning of Torah and mitzvot.
ENGAGEMENT BB Camp sets two
JONATHAN SINGER-REBECCA SIEGEL spring break day camps
Jonathan Singer of Portland and Rebecca
“Becca” Siegel of Mountain View, Calif., Join BB Day Camp this spring break for
are engaged to be married. The couple hap- a week of day camp in Portland or at BB
pily got engaged Feb. 12 when Singer pro- Camp in Lincoln City. Camps are for youth
posed while on vacation in Carmel, Calif. in kindergarten through sixth grade. Both
Singer, a Berkeley Law and Pomona camps meet 9 am to 3:30 pm, March 21-25.
College graduate, is a fifth-generation Or- Spring Break Day Camp in Portland meets
egonian who runs his own commercial real at the Eastside Jewish Commons. It will be
estate law firm. He is the chair-elect of the a week packed with songs, crafts, Shabbat
Oregon Jewish Community Foundation and celebration, games, field trips, sports and
secretary of Portland Jewish Academy and all your favorite summer camp activities.
Mittleman Jewish Community Center. Sie- Cost is $299. For questions, contact Abby
gel, a graduate of the University of Wash- Evonuk at aevonuk@bbcamp.org.
ington, is a senior program manager in ter of Caryn and Mark Siegel of Redwood Spring Break Day Camp at BB Camp
diversity, equity and inclusion at a major City, Calif., and granddaughter of Joyce, will be a week packed with songs, crafts,
tech company and serves as a member of z’’l, and Arthur, z’’l, Joseph of Teaneck, games, sports and all your favorite summer
the Young Adult Leadership Committee at N.J., and Carol, z’’l, and Daniel, z”l, Siegel camp activities. This is a great option for
Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco. of Pasadena, Calif. families vacationing on the coast for spring
Singer is the son of Peter Singer and Sha- The couple met on Lox Club, a Jewish break. Cost is $225. For questions, contact
ron Stern, and grandson of Jerry, z”l, and dating app. It didn’t hurt that his rescue dog Carly Sokoloff at sokoloff@bbcamp.org.
Helen Stern and Anne, z”l, and David, z”l, is named Bagel and her rescue cat is named Registration and more information at
Singer, all of Portland. Siegel is the daugh- Izzy, after Palo Alto’s best bagel shop. bbcamp.org/spring-camps/.
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