Teen Learning Community (TLC)
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 Training Cohort: Teen leadership training including workshops and hands-on program leadership.
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).
One-Time Programs
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
Thu, June 1 2023
12 Sivan 5783
UPCOMING FEATURED PROGRAMS
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Sunday ,
JunJune 4 , 2023Moving Traditions: Tzelem - Westchester
Sunday, Jun 4th 3:00p to 5:00p
Moving Traditions, Temple Shaaray Tefilah, and Keshet are excited to partner and bring you Tzelem for Trans, Nonbinary, Gender Expansive, and LGBTQ+ Jewish teens in Westchester, NY. Tzelem offers a safe, supportive space to make new friends and explore issues. Group Leader: Eliana Rubin -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 6 , 2023TLC LTC Elections
Tuesday, Jun 6th 6:00p to 7:00p
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Friday ,
JunJune 16 , 2023Madrichim Application Due
Friday, Jun 16th (All day)
Madrichim are role models in our school, working with teachers to create a positive environment throughout Kulanu. Teens must apply to participate in this program. (One application for all Madrichm tracks, including MIT and ELI 2.0.)
CONTACT US
For more information on youth programming email Youth@bettorah.org or call the office at 914-666-7595