CHANGING PERCEPTIONS
BY SHARING PERSONAL JEWISH STORIES
Credit: St. Louis Jewish Light
Student to Student is a proven, classroom-based experiential program that brings Jewish and non-Jewish high school students together to learn about Judaism through personal storytelling. Jewish high school Student Presenters visit local high schools with few, if any, Jewish students to share their Jewish practices and experiences. Our program is offered in select locations throughout the country. Student to Student is the signature program of Be The Narrative, a national 501 (c)(3) organization.
For Jewish High School Students.
Demonstrate Leadership. Make a Difference. Share Your Story.

Your Role as a Presenter
Jewish Student Presenters work in small teams representing different branches of Judaism to answer the question, “What does being Jewish mean to you?” A few times during the school year, your team will visit other area high schools with little to no Jewish population and share stories about your personal Jewish experiences – growing up, celebrating holidays, achieving milestones, and participating in other lifecycle events. Student to Student Presenters effectively dispel myths and stereotypes of Jewish people and build positive relationships between Jewish and non-Jewish high school students. Your role as a team Presenter also gives you insight into the lives of your Jewish peers from other branches of Judaism. Time and again, Presenters say how rewarding this experience is for them.Everyone Has a Story

"Working with the Student to Student program was incredibly enriching not only because it was rewarding to become a source of knowledge and learning for others, but also because of the learning that I did throughout my time with the program. It was something that left a great impact on my life, including my college applications, as I was eager and able to share about it in my essays and interviews."
Jenna
Jewish Student Presenter Alum
For High School Educators.
Engaged Classroom Learning. Personal Stories. Broadened Perspectives.

How Our Program Works
Student to Student Presenters are Jewish high school students who are part of a small team that brings a personal and relatable perspective about Judaism to your classroom. Presenters come from different Jewish backgrounds and will share their own unique connection to Judaism with your students. Our program is all about personalizing and demystifying Judaism and going beyond merely delivering information. We offer engaging talks from Jewish teens who bring their authentic stories to life with passion as well as props and visual aids. Questions and interaction are encouraged. Surveys of students who attended Student to Student programs indicate that nearly every student found the program to be informative and enjoyable."Many of my students don’t know anybody Jewish, so it was really helpful for them to get to know what it’s like to be Jewish today, and hopefully, if they hear any antisemitic jokes or comments, they can say something and be an ally for the Jewish community."
Jason
High School Teacher
For Jewish Community Professionals.
Jewish Voices. Engaging Teens. Building Bridges.

Connecting Jewish Teens
Student to Student creates meaningful relationships across both religious and denominational lines. A hallmark of our program is that Jewish Student Presenters from different Jewish backgrounds work together in teams. Each student shares about their own Jewish identity. Jewish Student Presenters learn from each other while demystifying Judaism for their non-Jewish peers. Jewish students from different branches of Judaism, who might never meet one another, connect to learn and make a difference together.Become a Partner

"Student to Student is one of the most important programs we have in our ongoing commitment to fighting antisemitism, and maybe even more importantly, in providing a space for Jewish teens to explore their own personal Jewish identities and to speak about their experiences to other teens who have very little to no connection with Jewish people. "
Karen
Jewish Community Professional
Where We Are.
Where
We Are.
Licensed providers offer the Student to Student program in locations across the country.
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