 FEBRUARY 13 • 2020 | 25

Rising Stars: Seeking Terrific Teens
A

t the JN, we often hear of young 
people doing great things and 
making a difference in our com-
munity and in the lives of others. We bet 
you know some, too, and have already 
sung their praises to those you know.
Now is the time to shine the public 
spotlight on these remarkable young peo-
ple. For the second year, the JN, Jfamily 
and the Youth Professionals Network are 
inviting community members to nomi-
nate worthy teens for “Rising Stars: Teens 
Making a Difference,” a showcase that will 
highlight 18 exceptional Jewish teens in 
the Metro Detroit area. Winners will be 
featured in an issue of the JN and will also 
be recognized on the JN and Jfamily social 
media pages.
Nominees must live in Michigan, iden-
tify as Jewish and be a student in grades 
9-12; they can be self-nominated or may 
be nominated by others. 
Nominees should be recognized for 
impact, contribution and/or achievement 

in areas including (but not limited) to: 
• Tikkun olam, volunteerism, social 
action, advocacy, philanthropy
• Academics/education
• Athletics
• Music & arts
• Business & entrepreneur
 ship
• Overcoming obstacles and 
 challenges
• Jewish growth and learning
• Leadership
“Young people in our community are 
doing amazing things,” said Keri Guten 
Cohen, JN story development editor. “Our 
pages already highlight young people 
involved in entrepreneurial pursuits, aca-

demics, Israel advocacy, sports, the arts, 
volunteering, mental health advocacy and 
much more. When a conversation arose 
about how to honor their efforts and pas-
sions, I suggested ‘
Rising Stars.’
 After see-
ing last year’
s candidates, I am certain this 
program will continue for a long time. 
” 
Katie Vieder, director of teen engage-
ment for Jfamily, adds, “In today’
s world, 
so many of the stories we hear about teens 
are negative and focused on challenging 
issues. While this information is import-
ant, it is also vital that we recognize the 
good in our teens. So many of our teens 
are doing fantastic things, making a posi-
tive impact on their peers and the commu-
nity and achieving greatness. Jfamily and 
the Youth Professionals Network recognize 
the value of shining a light on the positive, 
bringing attention to our community’
s 
future Jewish leaders.” 
To nominate yourself or a teen you 
know, go to jfamily.jccdet.org/rising-stars. 
The deadline is March 8. 

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