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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m a secular Jew, and haven’t belonged to a synagogue for 25 years. My husband is a non-practicing Christian. My kids are 14 and 16 and they haven’t really been raised in any religion; we do Christmas with DH’s family and High Holidays, Passover and Chanukah with mine. But that’s really it.

Entirely on their own, my kids have become very curious about their Jewish heritage and want to learn more about it. They’ve recently heard about BBYO and are thinking of joining some of the activities, but would they be welcome if they aren’t religious and are just very new to it all? They haven’t had a bar/bat mitzvah. I’m feeling a bit guilty that I’ve deprived them of all of this.

Is BBYO a welcoming, inclusive community in general? DD in particular has some mild SN and can be quite shy when meeting new people. I was told by a friend that there’s a variety of groups within the organization and a niche for every kind of kid.

Just wondering what my kids might expect if they give it a try.[/quote]

BBYO is great for for kids like yours looking to expand their jewish knowledge. It is very social oriented but lots of opportunities for learning. It is also a good way for kids to expand their social network beyond school. Everyone is welcomed and made to feel part of  things. There are different chapters so your kids would need to explore which chapter they may like.[/quote]

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