Rosh Hodesh: It’s a Girl Thing! is a wonderful program based on the Jewish tradition of women’s New Moon celebrations that builds the self-esteem, leadership skills, Jewish identity, and friendship networks of adolescent girls. We are delighted that a new Rosh Hodesh: It’s a Girl Thing! group, specifically designed for 6th grade girls, began this fall at Temple Sinai.

The monthly meetings provide a supportive environment where girls can explore the social and cultural issues they encounter as they become adults. The girls draw on Jewish teachings and traditions to learn how to handle the challenges they face.

Our It’s a Girl Thing! group is designed to provide a celebratory, empowering setting in which girls can support each other in growing and learning while having lots of fun. The program’s success is due, in part, to the participatory mix of discussion, learning about role models, making crafts, writing stories, socializing, and eating pizza!

Rosh Chodesh - It's A Girl Thing - Promo Video from Temple Sinai on Vimeo.

Read the Atlanta Jewish Times article about Rosh Hodesh: IGT

Sample of Monthly Themes

• Creating community and welcoming the New Moon
• Bringing out the best in ourselves
• The struggles and joys of sisterhood
• Jewish heroines past and present
• Female empowerment
• Body as temple / self-appreciation
• Beauty
• Jewish Identity
• Healthy vs unhealthy risk taking
• Popularity and friendship
• Effective communication
• Healthy relationships