What We Do

Student to Student

Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas is thrilled to partner with Be the Narrative to launch the nationally-recognized Student to Student program in Dallas.

Why Student to Student?

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. Student to Student is the signature program of Be The Narrative, a national 501 (c)(3) organization.

Testimonials
  • "Being in the Student to Student program has given me a platform to make a visible impact through sharing my experiences as a Jewish teen. I’ve especially loved getting to connect with students and seeing such interest on the receiving end. I feel proud that I am making a difference in reducing anti-Jewish stereotypes and am very thankful to have been given this unique platform to do so."
    Noa, Jewish Student Presenter
  • “Student to Student is an incredible program that brought me leadership skills, enhanced my abilities to think and react on-the-fly, learn more about other religions, and also hear about the various branches of my own. It was a very necessary and empowering place for my growth as a Jewish teen.”
    Ethan, Jewish Student Presenter

Stats & Facts

  • 83% of teachers strongly agree that Student to Student presentations breakdown stereotypes and effectively engage their students.
  • 94% of teachers report that students continue to discuss what they learned from Student to Student presentations in their classrooms afterwards.
  • 78% of teachers believe that Student to Student presentations helped to counter antisemitism in their schools

FAQs

Who can apply to participate?

Jewish students in 11th – 12th grade

Is there a cost to participate?

No! There is no cost for the student or parents to participate in the program.

I am a teacher and want to host a Student to Student presentation for my class. Who should I contact to arrange this?

We are delighted that you are interested in hosting a presentation! Please contact Sarah Katz, Student to Student coordinator, at skatz@jewishdallas.org.