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What if the loudest voices in a teen’s life aren’t in the room, but in their pocket? We sit down with Rabbi Glenn Black, CEO of NCSY Canada, to unpack how 40 hours a week on social media reshapes truth, identity, and belonging—and how emuna and bitachon can ground young Jews in a world that won’t stop scrolling. This isn’t a theory class. It’s a look at the front lines of Jewish education where mentors, Shabbatons, and deep meaningful conversations turn confusion into clarity.

Glenn shares why the Shabbaton is such a powerful reset: remove the constant feed, add real friends, role models, and shared prayer, and watch teens ask better questions about who they want to become. University-aged advisors bridge the gap between aspiration and access, telling honest stories of growth that make change feel possible. We explore practical middot—respect for parents, dignity in dating, thoughtful speech—and how these habits build inner strength that holds under pressure at school, online, and beyond.

Parents aren’t spectators here. We dive into programs that bring families into the journey—learning nights, holiday gatherings, mothers-and-daughters events, and even Israel trips that mirror the teens’ flagship experiences. The goal: a family system that can carry faith forward. Glenn leaves us with a concise, transformative mindset: Hashem does not do things to you; He does things for you. That shift turns setbacks into training, and it invites teens and parents to meet challenge with courage, curiosity, and trust.

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