MJCCA Invites Girls In 6th Grade To a Monthly Program Called Rosh Hodesh: Its A Girl Thing!
Rosh Hodesh: It’s a Girl Thing! is a program of Moving Traditions at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) that draws on Jewish teachings to help girls in grades 6 navigate the complexities of adolescent life. The girls group will meet one Sunday a month, September 7, 2014 - May 3, 2015, at the MJCCA, Zaban Park. For information, visit atlantajcc.org/teens, or call Laura Ross, Teen Department Director, at 678-812-3971.
Parents and their daughters are invited to “A Taste of Rosh Hodesh,” an informational meeting on Sunday, August 3 from 4:00 – 5:30 pm at the MJCCA, where they will get the chance to ask questions and experience the program firsthand.
About Rosh Hodesh: It’s a Girl Thing!
A contemporary celebration of the ancient New Moon holiday, Rosh Hodesh builds girls’ self-esteem, leadership skills, and Jewish identity. The program works on an intimate model, bringing together small groups of girls for monthly Rosh Hodesh celebrations. Each Rosh Hodesh gathering will focus on specific “life lessons” that draw on core Jewish values and practices to explore such issues as body image, friendship, family, assertiveness, and social action. The girls love each month’s activities, including arts and crafts, creative writing, role-playing and small group discussion.
Here’s what local girls have to say about Rosh Hodesh:
“Rosh Hodesh is a great experience for me because it is so much fun! We laugh and learn a lot about Judaism and some amazing Jewish women!” – Gracie, 2nd year participant, Atlanta, GA
“I really like Rosh Hodesh because I feel like I can be myself. Everyone is very nice and we can just laugh and have fun without worrying that we are going to be judged.” – Sarah, 2nd year participant, Atlanta GA
Meeting Dates:
Sunday, August 3 (“A Taste of Rosh Hodesh – Trial/Intro Class); and Sundays – September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7, January 18, February 15, March 15, April 12, and May 3.
Program Fees:
MJCCA Members: $185 / Community: $240
More Information:
Contact Laura Ross, MJCCA Teen Department Director, at 678-812-3971 or laura.ross@atlantajcc.org. Register at atlantajcc.org/teens.