Working closely with the Shabbaton co-chairs and Keshet staff, the steering committee will work together to design and implement programs at the LGBTQ & Ally Teen Shabbatonim, including discussions, panels, icebreakers, and Shabbat rituals that reflect the diversity of our community. Along the way, you’ll also make new friends and learn skills related to program planning and facilitation.
Requirements for the steering committee:
With the support of the Shabbaton co-chairs and Keshet staff, develop programs and rituals for the Shabbaton.
Meet regularly by Zoom conference call as a committee and co-chairs to discuss program development. (Exact schedule to be determined by the committee, co-chairs, and Keshet staff.)
Attend the 2020 East Coast LGBTQ and Ally Teen Shabbaton, on Friday, February 28th-Sunday, March 1st at Capital Camps and Retreat Center.
In terms of time commitment, steering committee members can expect to dedicate between 3-7 hours a month to Shabbaton planning. During the winter, calls, which last roughly 1.5 hours, occur every other week. As the Shabbaton draws near, calls will occur once a week and steering committee members will need to spend a few hours outside of our calls to plan their programs.
Steering committee members must be in grades 8-12 in fall 2019.