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Service! #FTW, BCC 340

At Repair the World, we know that volunteering can be meaningful, fun, Jewish (in whatever way)
and can address real-life, systemic issues. But how? In this session, you’ll get into character as a
community stakeholder and plan a hypothetical community service program. The goal is simple:
to develop a well-rounded, ethical community service experience that accounts for the needs and
expectations of all the stakeholders in your group. The game, however, is challenging because not
everyone can win. And who wins and who loses will have real-life consequences on whether the
service can effectively address real issues.
Facilitator: Amy Goldsmith, Program Manager, Repair the World

Social Media to Social Action, Ruth

Using The Malala Fund’s #withMalala campaign as a case study, we will explore how to use a
hashtag to advocate for change and unite communities for a common goal.
Facilitators: Joyce Im, Students Stand with Malala; Hannah Orenstein, Digital Coordinator, The
Malala Fund; McKinley Tretler, Digital Consultant, The Malala Fund

Songleader Training, Blake

This session is open to teens of all skill levels and will be split into Songleading 101 & 201
accommodating everyone from beginner to expert! Come learn the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind being a
Songleader in BBYO! You do not need to bring a guitar, but may do so if you like.
Facilitators: BBYO’s Songleaders

Soom. Open Sesame., BCC 346

Love to eat? Ever thought about starting your own company? Let’s chat... Soom Foods is the leading
purveyor of premium tahini, made from single-sourced Ethiopian White Humera sesame seeds. The
Philadelphia-based company was started by three hardworking sisters who value health and quality
and love to eat. Learn how to transform your passion into your business!
Facilitator: Amy Zitelman Hersch, Co-Founder, Soom Foods

Soundscapes with Shalom, BCC 336

Come relax and take in the sounds of crystal bowls, a Native American drum, bells, chimes and
more. This session will give you a chance to rest and rejuvenate leaving you feeling refreshed, clear
headed and focused. Soundscapes was a smashing hit at Perlman this summer and we are bringing
it back to you with more bowls, more instruments and more sound! An experience not to miss!
Facilitator: Shalom Mayberg, Founder, Chamesh Project and Shalom360.com

Stress, Anxiety and How to Make the World Suck Less, BCC 347

Anxiety and stress can be paralyzing, but there’s hope. Come learn tips for dealing with stress,
anxiety and how you can actually channel those feelings to make the world a better place. This
interactive session will teach you research backed skills for dealing with high stress situations, help
you find ways to cope with anxiety and suggest methods you can use to help others.
Facilitator: Adam Garner, Campaigns Manager, Health, DoSomething.org

The Naked Roommate and Everything Else You Need to Know About Life in College,
Holiday Ballroom 6
College is supposed to be the very best time of your life, but millions of students struggle. Here
are the facts: 66% of first year students admit feeling homesick, 32% of college students are so
depressed it’s difficult for them to function and roughly 25% of students transfer to another school.
I’ve helped millions of students do college right and want to help you. My first year in college was
nothing like I expected: my roommate moved out, I didn’t get into a fraternity and my high school
girlfriend dumped me. No one told me about transition, which begins after the college search
and selection ends. It’s intense, emotional, social, emotional, physical, financial and academic. In
this session, I’ll take the best from my New York Times bestselling book on college life, The Naked
Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College, and help you create the best
college experience for you.
Facilitator: Harlan Cohen, Author, Speaker, Syndicated Advice Columnist of Help Me, Harlan!

The Start-Up Nation and Israel’s Economic Development, BCC 338

Israel has been called “The Start-Up Nation” for its high tech development. Come learn how Israel
evolved from a start-up country to the global leader in high tech companies!
Facilitator: Barry Bogage, Executive Director, Maryland Israel Development Center

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