TLC is all the ways Bet Torah engages our 8th-12th graders.
We invite teens in 8th-12th grade to explore their rich Jewish heritage and challenging modern lives through a variety of learning and community-building programs.
Year-Long Programs
KNOW
Drash with Rabbi Brusso: Next Steps: Rabbi Brusso hosts teens to discuss the intersection their lives with Judaism in his home. For 11th and 12th graders.
Jewish Learning Fellowship: Intellectual discussion of important topics in Jewish life with Bet Torah teens and an academically-minded adult mentor.
Nosh and Drash: Safe space for open, judgment-free dialogue to discuss current events and the world.
DO
Leadership Circle: A new initiative for teens to develop leadership skills and engage in self-led programming.
Madrichim: Role models working with teachers to create a positive environment throughout our Kulanu Learn Program. Specialty tracks: Madrichim-in-Training and ELI 2.0.
Zehut: Exploration of fundamental questions of Jewish identity, our obligations to the Jewish people, the stranger and to humanity. For 10th graders.
BELONG
Better Together: Intergenerational friendship between teens and older adults in our congregation.
Rosh Hodesh and Shevet powered by Moving Traditions: Empowering small single-gender groups led by adult mentors.
USY: Our chapter of Conservative Judaism's youth movement is in the Emek Division and METNY Region (Branch 4).
A la Carte Programs
Social, ritual, and service programs occurring once or more per year, not on an ongoing basis
Midnight Run: The night before Veterans Day, we travel by bus at night into the city to deliver much-needed food and clothing to those who are less fortunate. The homeless look forward to our support every year. Our Run offers teens the opportunity to have real interaction with the homeless.
Youth Shabbat: On Youth Shabbat, tweens and teens take over the bimah and lead services for all of Shabbat!
Cooking for the ESP: All week, Bet Torah hosts guests from the Emergency Shelter Partnership. On Sunday, teens cook and prepare for our guests.
Purim Carnival for Children and Families and Carnival for Special Needs Guests from WJCS
Grade Reunions: Fun programs to get together with friends from Bet Torah!
Teen Oneg and Havdallah: Social activities for teens during Shabbat
Fri, April 19 2024
11 Nisan 5784
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UPCOMING FEATURED PROGRAMS
CONTACT US
Lauren Poretsky Assistant Director of Education and Youth
For more information on youth programming email Youth@bettorah.org or call the office at 914-666-7595
