We know this generation has more options vying for its attention than ever before. For us, that meant unlearning everything we thought we knew and starting from scratch.

For more than a century, Jewish federations have leveraged key partnerships to create the greatest collective impact. Every year, the GA showcases that incredible collective power, even as we build on our core values.

It is increasingly becoming recognized that if the Torah is to guide the lives of young Jews, it must itself come alive, and be an experience rather than just another objective in an already long day of school and extracurricular activities.

You must deal with the crises of our day, and, at the same time, deal with difficult matters in your personal lives -- especially the issues of sex, alcohol and drug.

So what does one do when unplugged? Whatever your religion, faith or practice, there is much to be learned from the notion of a Sabbath or Shabbat.