Ruth Schapira
Parents: Don’t let summer choices drive you crazy. Ask these questions.
Summer camp. Arts classes. Internships. Specialty Sports Camps. College Prep Programs. Travel programs. SAT summer prep classes....
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Ruth Schapira
- Aug 25, 2015
- 2 min
Now Is The Time To Start Writing Your College Essay
What Should I Write About? Writing Your College Essay Is Never Easy! The time to begin your essay has never been more perfect. Your...
Ruth Schapira
- Apr 17, 2015
- 2 min
My Advice to Parents Before Your Teenager Leaves for College
Dorm stuff? Check. Water? Check. Values? For those teens who have hopefully garnered enough college acceptance letters to make some...
Ruth Schapira
- Mar 13, 2015
- 2 min
Jewish Parents: How to decide the best option for your teen this summer
Summer: a time for choices Jewish summer camp. Arts classes. Internships. Specialty Sports Camps. College Prep Programs. Travel...
Ruth Schapira
- Feb 13, 2015
- 3 min
Jewish Teen Engagement: Do We Want to Win or Lose the Game
Place your bets on teens! The Jewish community is the throes of change that at times seems to be at a dizzying pace, yet there are still...
Ruth Schapira
- Nov 13, 2014
- 3 min
how to write a better college application
Take five, relax, let yourself think about who you want to be….. Before you read further, you need to know this. I am not a college...
Ruth Schapira
- Nov 20, 2013
- 3 min
Dealing with Anti-Semitism on the College Campus: What Jewish Teens Think
An event taking place on many college campuses The post title refers to Anti-Semitism, while the poster above references anti-Israel...
Ruth Schapira
- Oct 27, 2012
- 2 min
Who are you on the web? If you’re applying to college, you should know
Should colleges check you out on Facebook? For Teens, Their Parents, and Jewish Educators: An article in Education Week noted what most...
Ruth Schapira
- Oct 23, 2012
- 1 min
Jewish Teens: Do you want to be the same or different?
Figuring out where you stand is the challenge I believe every Jewish teen has to make a fundamental decision, especially when getting...
Ruth Schapira
- Sep 6, 2012
- 2 min
Jewish Parents: How to choose your teen’s summer activities
what is the ideal summer experience for your teenager? Jewish summer camp. Arts classes. Internships. Specialty Sports Camps. College...
Ruth Schapira
- Sep 6, 2012
- 2 min
Jewish Parents: Choose your teen’s activities wisely
Make sure the activity gives back! Soccer teams. Dance classes. School activities. SAT prep classes. After-school jobs. Volunteer work....
Ruth Schapira
- Aug 21, 2012
- 1 min
One minute, three reasons why Jewish education helps teens focus on what’s important
One minute. Three reasons. Why just three reasons? Simple. Your time is valuable. Plus everyone’s way too busy getting ready for the...
Ruth Schapira
- Aug 1, 2012
- 2 min
How Would You Market to Jewish Teens?
Needed: Marketing pizzazz for Jewish Teens This post is more about marketing than it is about Jewish education. It’s a subject I have...
Ruth Schapira
- Jun 20, 2012
- 3 min
A Short List of What the Jewish Community Should Do for Teens
Check out the really short list In what seems a long time ago, I wrote a post about the Jewish community’s ‘in-the-box-thinking.’ As a...
Ruth Schapira
- May 20, 2012
- 1 min
“Please feel free to contact me…..” Advice for #Jteens and others
I want to help. I am currently involved in hiring talent. I say talent because I’m not interested in hiring just anyone. Ideally, the...
Ruth Schapira
- Apr 20, 2012
- 2 min
Helicopter Parents Go to College
This news came to my Inbox today:”Today’s Campus is launching a new publication designed as a resource for the parents of the entering...
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