Bet Torah Teens 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.
Bet Torah Teens Grade Programs
8/9
MIT (8/9): a training program to prepare teens to become Madrichim. Teens are required to complete MIT before becoming Madrichim.
Gesher (8&9): New program for 8th & 9th graders to “bridge” Jewish connections post-B’nai Mitzvah, including dinner.
10
Zehut (10): Exploration of fundamental questions of Jewish identity, our obligations to the Jewish people, the stranger and to humanity. For 10th graders. (For 2024-2025 school year, 11th graders are welcome)
11/12
Drash with Rabbi Brusso (11&12): Rabbi Brusso hosts teens to prepare for the transition from home to college life and beyond.
ELI 2.0 (12): Teens in 12th grade who have participated in at least three years of Madrichim are eligible to apply for the ELI 2.0: Educational Leadership Institute for the Next Generation.
8-12
Nosh (8-12): Safe space for open, judgment-free dialogue to discuss current events and the world. Fun, games, food, and friends!
Better Together (8-12): Intergenerational friendship and programming between teens (8th-12th) and seniors (ages 70-120) in our congregation.
Madrichim (9-12): Role models working with teachers to create a positive environment throughout our Kulanu Learning Program.
Leadership Circle (8-12): Teens develop leadership skills and engage in self-led programming that helps shape Bet Torah Teen life.
Bet Torah Teens Monthly Events
Monthly events for all teens in grades 8-12 to connect at Bet Torah through Tikkun Olam, Jewish Life and Identity, and Holiday celebrations. Drop into events or attend all.
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
Midnight Run
Monday, Nov 10th 4:30p to Tuesday, Nov 11th 12:01a
Youth Shabbat
Friday, Feb 6th 6:30p to 7:30p
Youth Shabbat
Shabbat, Feb 7th 9:30a to 12:00p
Senior Blessing Ceremony
Friday, May 1st 5:30p to 7:30p
Madrichim in Training
Tuesday, Oct 21st 5:00p to 6:00p
Madrichim in Training
Tuesday, Oct 28th 5:00p to 6:00p
Better Together
Sunday, Nov 2nd 11:15a to 12:45p
Madrichim in Training
Tuesday, Nov 18th 5:00p to 6:00p
Madrichim in Training
Tuesday, Nov 25th 5:00p to 6:00p
Madrichim in Training
Tuesday, Dec 2nd 5:00p to 6:00p
Madrichim in Training
Tuesday, Dec 9th 5:00p to 6:00p
Better Together
Sunday, Feb 1st 11:15a to 12:45p
Better Together
Sunday, Mar 22nd 11:15a to 12:45p
Better Together
Sunday, Apr 19th 11:15a to 12:45p
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UPCOMING FEATURED PROGRAMS
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Midnight Run
Monday, Nov 10th 4:30p to Tuesday, Nov 11th 12:01a
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Youth Shabbat
Friday, Feb 6th 6:30p to 7:30p
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Youth Shabbat
Shabbat, Feb 7th 9:30a to 12:00p
CONTACT US
Hannah Salzberg Assistant Director of Education and Youth
For more information on youth programming email youth@bettorah.org or call the office at 914-666-7595