Sparknotes Blog

May 18, 2020
Spark Note: Inspiring Change…One Zoom Call at a Time
By Abigail Ventimiglia in Strong Women Fellowship
Unlike most things in quarantine, my involvement with the Strong Women Fellows has not slowed or even skipped a beat. In the past month, I’ve helped facilitate three meetings to create our annual end-of-the-year video...
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May 17, 2020
Spark Note: Lucy McBath Shares Inspiring Words with Riverwood Students
By Sydney Fox & Tess Berman in Teen Voice
On Saturday May 9th, Riverwood students and teachers had the privilege of hearing the inspiring words of Representative Lucy Mcbath (D-GA) on a Zoom call. The call was organized by Riverwood’s Students Demand Action club,...
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May 14, 2020
Spark Note: Mental Health Awareness in the Time of COVID-19
By Rebecca Brown in Teen Voice
JF&CS’ goal is to build a community of empowered lives and there is no better time to contribute to this goal than Mental Health Awareness month. Started in May 1949 by Mental Health America, the...
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May 11, 2020
Spark Note: A Fellow’s Reflection on the Impact of the Strong Women Fellowship
By Noa Young in Strong Women Fellowship
Hi! My name is Noa Young. I am a ninth grader at North Springs High School, where I am part of the drama department. Outside of school, I am an active member of my BBYO...
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May 7, 2020
Spark Note: Temple Youth Group Adapts to Virtual Reality
By Ilana Mermelstein in Teen Voice
“Jewish communal life is as significant for our youth as it is for our adults, so at Temple Beth Tikvah, we strive to keep opportunities for community for our youth going even after being picked...
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May 6, 2020
Spark Note: One Mask at A Time
By Ariella Ayenesazan in Teen Voice
Ariella and her mom Celia are the recipients of a generous Making Jewish Places Microgrant, an initiative of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, which enabled them to assemble ready-to-sew mask kits consisting of pre-cut...
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