Teen Program

Teens can get involved in B’nai Tikvah in several ways:

Post-Mitzvah Teen Group 

Open to all teens in grades 8-12, this group meets monthly on Sundays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Participants enjoy a pizza dinner followed by an exploration of topics of interest to teens, led by Rabbi Feld and other members of our community.

This year’s programs will include field trips, hands-on activities, and discussion topics, with opportunities for teens to suggest activities and topics. The group joined the community sukkah building and decorating in October. 

In November, the teens and Religious School students headed to the Touro Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in America (built in the late 1700s), which is located in Newport, R.I. In December, the teens will be frying latkes and sufganiyot (doughnuts) on December 22.

The schedule for the spring has not been finalized, but it will include a field trip to New York for the Greek Jewish Heritage Festival as part of the B’nai Tikvah trip.

All teens in the community are invited to attend. The program is free to B’nai Tikvah members and $90 per year for non-members.

For more information or to register, please contact Director of Programs and Engagement Rob Yunich.

Jewish Youth Action Committee
B’nai Tikvah teens have formed a Jewish Youth Action Committee (JYAC),  with the goal of promoting leadership and doing good deeds in the community. The JYAC was responsible for putting the clothing and shoe donation box in the B’nai Tikvah parking lot. This bin is for the collection of used linens, sheets, and towels, so please donate any used textiles to this bin!

Madrichim
B’nai Tikvah Religious School graduates can give back to our community through the Madrichim program. Teens are trained to work with current students and volunteer 1-2 days a week, offering personalized Hebrew reading support as well as being mentors. Under the supervision of our teachers, the madrichim help plan special programs and run games for the students. High school students can receive community service hours.