Mon 24 Jun 2024 13:40

Generation Resilience: First 10 Jewish Primary Schools Sign Up for Game-Changing JLGB Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A powerful new programme launched by the Jewish Lads’ and Girls’ Brigade (JLGB) to mark its 130th anniversary has already been adopted by ten Jewish primary schools across the UK, as Generation Resilience prepares to roll out this October.

The initiative, created in response to the rising emotional and practical needs of young people, is funded by the UK government and delivered directly into schools for Years 5 and 6. Its aim: to give children the confidence, resilience and life skills they need to thrive in an increasingly uncertain world.

“Today’s Jewish children are growing up in the shadow of anxiety — from Covid disruption and the cost-of-living crisis to the rise in antisemitism since October 7th,” said Neil Martin OBE, Chief Executive of JLGB.

“Generation Resilience ensures they don’t just cope — they grow stronger. It’s fun on the outside, but deeply purposeful at its core.”

What is Generation Resilience?

A weekly (lesson time, lunchtime or after-school) for pupils in Years 5 and 6, run by trained JLGB leaders and hosted in-school.

The programme offers:

•Confidence and resilience-building activities

•Practical life skills (teamwork, planning, communication)

•Creative expression through music, drama and design

•A strong focus on Jewish identity and British values

•A smooth, supported transition to secondary school with programmes also being launched for Year 7 in October in several Jewish secondary schools.

All at no cost to families or schools.

“To them it’s chocolate. To us, it’s milk.” – JLGB sums up its approach: real personal development, delivered through engaging and joyful experiences.

Pilot Success at at Sinai Jewish Primary School, will now see the programme expand at scale across the community with Jewish Primary schools including: Etz Chaim, Matilda Marks Kennedy, Hertsmere JPS, Wohl Ilford Jewish, Clore Tikva and Clore Shalom.

About JLGB

Now in its 130th year, JLGB is a sector leading national youth charity delivering personal development, leadership and volunteering opportunities across the UK. Known for its award-winning digital platform eVOLve, JLGB also delivers the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to the entire Jewish community, alongside sold-out national summer & winter camps, and local activity groups across the UK with inclusive enrichment experiences to thousands of young people each year.

More Schools Invited to Join

With demand growing, JLGB is encouraging other Jewish primary schools to register interest now for the 2025/26 academic year. Only a limited number of places remain.

To find out more or arrange, please contact: resilience@jlgb.org or call 020 8989 8990.

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