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Local Jewish teenagers are visiting area schools to talk with other students about Judaism as part of the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation’s Student to Student program. This nationwide initiative is a proven, classroom-based experiential program that brings Jewish and non-Jewish high school students together to learn about Judaism through personal storytelling. Tres and Blythe Hively (Bio-Med), Maddie Long (Crestview High School), and Sid Brawlasce (Beaver Local) Area Jewish teens are sharing their Jewish experiences with peers through the Student to Student program. Pictured from left are Blythe Hively, Tres Hively, Maddie Long, and Sid Brawlasce. recently spoke to students at Campbell Memorial High School about their Jewish identities, basic facts about Judaism, and their experiences with antisemitism. Jensen McKelvey (Ursuline High School) and Eli and Jake Hagler (Poland High School) discussed their experiences with more than 20 students from Newton Falls High School. As part of the Student to Student program, the Jewish high school student presenters visit local high schools with few, if any, Jewish students. Local teens will next visit Salem schools.