Celia Weingart

Celia Weingart

Celia Weingart (she/her) is a 17-year-old St. Louis, MO native who belongs to United Hebrew Congregation. Outside of United Hebrew and Jewish Student Union (JSU), Celia is an active member of the International Thespian Society, Troop 415, and a proud Missouri Girls State Federalist (if you know, you know...).

Staying Connected After the B’nei Mitzvah: a Teen’s Perspective

Celia Weingart
A common sentiment among Jewish-affiliated teens seems to be, after your b'nei mitzvah, religious school is over, right? Sure, you might come back for confirmation in a few years, but there's no real reason to stay involved. You're Jewish. You know that, your family knows that, and your friends know that. Staying involved is kind of a waste of time. Right? Actually, no. Even if you've had your b'nei mitzvah, there are benefits to staying involved with your Hebrew School and your religious education.