CTeen - Chabad Teen Network

Jewish teens gather in New York City in an uplifting display of Jewish pride and unity; featuring a special Havdalah ceremony, meaningful inspiration and an exhilarating concert featuring Gad Elbaz.

Watch a live broadcast featuring Jewish teens from across the globe fired up to make a world of a difference and change the status quo for good. This inspirational event is the climax of the annual CTeen Shabbaton, where over 3,000 Jewish teens convene in New York for an unforgettable weekend of inspiration, Jewish pride and unity. This year’s theme is “Count on Me.”

Jewish teens gather in New York City in an uplifting display of Jewish pride and unity; featuring a special Havdalah ceremony, meaningful inspiration and an exhilarating concert.

Watch a live broadcast featuring Jewish teens from across the globe fired up to make a world of a difference and change the status quo for good. This inspirational event is the climax of the annual CTeen Shabbaton, where over 3,000 Jewish teens convene in New York for an unforgettable weekend of inspiration, Jewish pride and unity. This year’s theme is “Meant 2 Be.”

I’m Kaylee and skating was my entire life until a debilitating accident shook up my whole world.

I used to think I was invincible, but as I learned about my illness of cystic fibrosis, I realized it was more serious and challenging. Yet, I wouldn’t want it any other way as G-d doesn’t make any mistakes.

When Dad told me “your mother is gone”, I was in shock and couldn’t even cry. I can feel angry with G-d and still have a relationship with Him.

After experiencing anti-Semitism, I discovered that things don’t just happen to me, they happen for me, to help me learn and grow.

I was in foster care with a Muslim family in Créteil, France and wanted out.

Hanna Butcher, daughter of a Jewish mother and Christian father, tells of her amazing Jewish journey.

I told my coach to pick someone else to play on Saturday.

The doctors couldn’t figure out what was wrong; that’s when we checked our Mezuzahs. As told by Lior from Ashkelon, Israel.

Jewish teens gather in New York City in an uplifting display of Jewish pride and unity; featuring a special Havdalah ceremony, meaningful inspiration and an exhilarating concert.

Watch a live broadcast featuring Jewish teens from across the globe fired up to make a world of a difference and change the status quo for good. This inspirational event is the climax of the annual CTeen Shabbaton, where over 2,000 Jewish teens convene in New York for an unforgettable weekend of inspiration, Jewish pride and unity. This year’s theme is “whenever and wherever.”

Take a trip back to the top highlights of six Time Square takeovers of Jewish pride by CTeen—feel the unity and relive the memories.

Jewish teens gather in New York displaying Jewish pride and unity; featuring a special havdalah ceremony, meaningful inspiration and an exhilarating concert.

Watch a live broadcast featuring Jewish teens from across the globe fired up to make a world of a difference and change the status quo for good. The Soul-Care event is the climax of the annual CTeen Shabbaton, where over 2,000 Jewish teens convene in New York for an unforgettable weekend of inspiration, Jewish pride and unity.

Five teens describe what visiting the Rebbe’s resting place means to them.

Mitzvah (commandment) also means connection. Kinda like a Wi-Fi that wires us up with G-d. The Rebbe suggested 10 central Mitzvot to get started with. Tap into your mitzvah connection and share it with the world!

Unable to speak or type due to having ALS, Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz uses his eyes to communicate and write heartfelt Torah thoughts. Watch him share with us his powerful message of finding purpose even in the most difficult circumstances.

Jewish teens gather in New York displaying Jewish pride and unity; featuring a special havdalah ceremony, meaningful inspiration and an exhilarating concert.

Watch a live broadcast featuring Jewish teens from across the globe fired up to make a world of a difference and change the status quo for good. The iMatter event is the climax of the annual CTeen Shabbaton, where over 2,000 Jewish teens convene in New York for an unforgettable weekend of inspiration, Jewish pride and unity.

A special event for Jewish teens in New York displaying Jewish pride and unity; featuring a special havdalah ceremony, meaningful inspiration and an exhilarating concert.

Over 2,000 Jewish teens from across the globe will convene in New York at the conclusion of their Annual Cteen Shabbaton

A special event for Jewish teens in New York displaying Jewish pride and unity, featuring a special havdalah ceremony, inspiration and concert with Eli Marcus

Over 2,000 Jewish teens from across the globe will convene in New York at the conclusion of their Annual Cteen Shabbaton

A special event for Jewish teens in New York’s Time Square displaying Jewish pride and unity, featuring a special havdalah ceremony, inspiration and concert with “8th Day”.

Over 2,000 Jewish teens from across the globe will convene in New York at the conclusion of their Annual Cteen Shabbaton

A special event for Jewish teens in New York’s Time Square displaying Jewish pride and unity, featuring a special havdalah ceremony, inspiration and concert.

A thousand Jewish teens from CTeen (Chabad Tteen Network) spent an inspiring Shabbat together in Crown Heights, and then on Saturday night they gathered in freezing Times Square to show the world how proud they are to be Jewish.

The Rebbe taught us that Jewish children uniting by purchasing a letter in a "unity Torah" brings peace and security to the world. This message is as true today as it was back in the early '80s.

No need to worry that your prayers are getting mixed up in the pipeline... G-d's got millions of callers, but will never put you on hold. He doesn't have a twitter page, but millions follow him. Search for him, this Rosh Hashanah!

Do you take charge of your environment or do you pass the ball around to others? G d appointed each of us as leaders over our spheres of influence and expects us to become a 'ruler' over our surroundings.

In hidden cellars behind the Iron Curtain, at the front lines of an IDF operation, and in the dark shadow of the Holocaust, Jewish women and girls embraced Shabbat with the vibrant flames they kindled. Travel back in time and experience Shabbat candle-lighting from the days of our matriarch Sarah and on. Let’s keep the flame burning on and on . . .

Do you get upset at your own hands, mouth, nose etc. for not always getting things right? Here’s a refreshing perspective on viewing our people.

At 4 years old, I want to be the "mom" when playing house. At seven, Mom must be the first to see my school project. Mom's a stranger when I meet her at the park with my 15 year old friends. At 18, I can't wait to be on my own. But at 22, Mom must know all the dating secrets…

Do your goals shape your environment or does your environment shape your goals? A Jew creates his environment.

The rebellion in youth is not a crime. It’s the fire of the soul that refuses to conform, and cries out that it wants to change the world. Power the youthful flame with focus and meaning, and move worlds.

What attitude will provide a sense of purpose in life? Knowing that G-d loves me or that G-d needs me?

She stood as a model for hours, and everyone envied her. One day, it all changed . . .

Nicole Abitol shares her journey from a high-school girl who hid her Jewishness to a proud Jew.

Joe Lieberman was a United States senator who reached extraordinary political achievement, yet once a week everything stopped.

They all lived together, yet each fruit and vegetable wanted to be like the other.

If three teens can’t get a simple fib straight, how would an entire nation get fooled into believing something not true?

Does it really matter if we follow the mitzvahs exactly as G-d gave them?

How come no one wants to switch families for 5 years? What does it tell us about our relationships?

Two souls start bickering and an angel shows them a heavenly perspective.

An obnoxious kvetch, a waiter and wise old woman teach us an important lesson about life.

A candid texting conversation between a teen and a rabbi about the big questions we all have but are afraid to ask.

CTeens presents the lighting of a basketball Menorah, halftime rabbis vs. teens basketball game, and a national anthem performance by Hasidic Cantor Yanky Lemmer.

“Yes, I’m a Jew; a proud one too. As bright as day; it’s my DNA.” Even in the halls of public school, our Jewish pride and commitment to Torah and Mitzvahs can shine. (Performed by Gad Elbaz)

"I’m on fire head to toe; Gotta let it shine; And let it flow. "

An ongoing dialogue between body and soul, conveying a powerful message on the interplay to achieve real soul-care.

We can perceive the world as darkness or dawn, the choice is ours (A short talk at Cteen's 'Soul-Care' event).

After complications to have children, the Spalters received the Rebbe’s dollars and blessings in an indirect way, which continued to have a chain effect of blessing.

The story of how Shab-C, CTeen’s beloved mascot, finds his way home amid an identity crisis.

Here’s the backstory: My parents were desperate, and the Rebbe gave them four extra dollars. Only eleven years later did they find out why.

In one moment everything changed. The doctor said I had irreversible brain damage, but my CTeen friends did something incredible that changed my life.

I’m a Jew and I’m proud. And I’ll sing it out loud. Cuz forever that’s what I’ll be. (Written and performed by Yossi Rodal)

Wherever you are. And whenever it may be. Don’t forget your ID. Because you are a CTEEN! (Lyrics by Chava Witkes and performed by Nissim Black.)