CTeen U · Yeshiva University & Chabad Teen Network
Israel & Me
A College-Accredited Course for Teens in 10th–12th Grade
7 Sundays · Oct 11 – Nov 29 6:00 – 7:15 PM Live on Zoom Earn College Credit
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Choose New London as your group. Contact us first for your discount code.
Israel & Me takes on the hardest questions teens are hearing about Israel — the legal claims, the history, the wars, the headlines — and works through them with Torah sources and honest conversation. Taught live on Zoom by Rabbi Aizik Schwei with interactive slideshows, videos, and plenty of room for questions.
 
The Seven Classes
Lesson
1
OCT 11
This Land is My Land…Right?
If it's the country that has our name on it, why is there so much fighting over exactly who owns Israel? What are our legal claims to the land?
Lesson
2
OCT 18
Hello My Name Is The Promised Land
Slow down and dig deep as we analyze our Torah-based relationship to the holy land. Spoiler alert: it's the inheritance that's essential to the Jewish mission.
Lesson
3
OCT 25
Life Before 1948
Israel has been Israel way before 1948. Buckle up for a lightning fast ride through 4,000+ years of the holy land's history.
Lesson
4
NOV 1
The Miracle of Israel
Time and again, when Israel falls down, she always gets back up. Here we spill the tea on Israel's against-all-odds survival.
Lesson
5
NOV 15
Like A Good Neighbor
After a terrorist attack Israel's often accused of overreacting. Countries give Israel the economic silent treatment for what they call apartheid. But is that fair? Here, you be the judge on Israel's moral choices.
Lesson
6
NOV 22
All's Fair in War
Meet the IDF, the most ethical army in the world. In this class we pull back the curtain on the inner workings behind Torah-based warfare. It's like, fight — but make it nice.
Lesson
7
NOV 29
The Other Side to the Story
Let's see: if the enemies of Israel would put down their weapons, there would be peace. If Israel would put down their weapons… there would be no Israel. Peek into terrorists' indoctrination and see the danger for yourself.
College Credit
Complete the course and earn 1 college credit from Yeshiva University. YU credits are accepted at a wide range of colleges across the country, from public flagships and liberal arts colleges to highly selective schools.
 
Tuition
Standard CTeen U Tuition
$499
plus $35 for the course textbook
Our Chapter Rate
$250
+ $35 for the course textbook
For teens in Eastern Connecticut, thanks to a generous donor.
● The $250 rate is applied with a discount code — contact Rabbi Schwei before you register.
● Further sponsorships are available as needed.
● No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
 
How to Register
1
Email [email protected] or call/text 860-772-4478 for your discount code.
3
Select "New London" as your group.
4
Apply your code at checkout.
 
Questions
Who can take this course?
Teens in 10th–12th grade across Eastern Connecticut. Classes meet on Zoom, so you can join from anywhere.
Do I need a Jewish day school background or Hebrew?
No. The course is taught in English and built for teens from every kind of background.
What if I have to miss a class?
Let Rabbi Schwei know in advance and he'll help you catch up so you stay on track for credit.
Still have a question?
Email [email protected] or call/text 860-772-4478.
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Classes begin Sunday, October 11. Contact Rabbi Schwei for your discount code, then register and select New London.
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