Our teen program for 8th-12th graders is a place for Beth El teens and their friends to connect with one another, cultivate leadership skills, have fun, celebrate Jewish holidays, volunteer, and more!
Events are created by teen leaders in our community and take place both on site at Beth El and around Westchester and NYC.
For more information about getting involved at Beth El, Teen Collab, Teen Leadership Board, and beyond, please contact Alyssa Berman at aberman@bethelnr.org.
We are excited to be part of the Westchester Teen Collab, a program that brings together 8th-12th graders from across Southern Westchester for learning and fun. This is our Teen Learning program.
The program is made up of two semesters and takes place from 6:30-8:30pm at JCC Midwestchester. Each session consists of two courses and includes dinner. Each semester has multiple class options, which means you get to pick what you learn!
Throughout the year, we have special opportunities for teens to celebrate Shabbat with their peers at Beth El. In addition to our annual Youth and Family Engagement Shabbat, we also encourage teens to participate in the adult services on a regular basis by reading Torah. This past year, we launched a new program training teens who are confident Torah readers to mentor other teens as they work to strengthen their skills. To learn more about these initiatives to participate in and lead Shabbat services, contact Cantor Gaby at gschvartz@bethelnr.org. Teens are also invited for Shabbat dinners with our clergy—keep an eye on teen emails for these opportunities!
Our K-7th Grade Religious School has a broad spectrum of opportunities for teens to get involved supporting teachers in the classrooms. This opportunity is for teens in grades 9-12 and can take place on Thursdays, Sundays, or both. To apply to be a madrich/a next year, email Alyssa Berman, Director of Youth and Family Engagement, at aberman@bethelnr.org.
Stay tuned for this year’s Board.
