A New Path for Jewish Teens: Identity, Leadership, and College Readiness

Temple Adat Elohim’s Jewish teen program offers students in grades 8–12 a meaningful path to deepen their Jewish identity, build lasting friendships, and develop the leadership skills and real-world tools they need to thrive in college and beyond.

Meeting on selected Tuesdays from 6:00 PM–8:00 PM, the program blends community, Jewish learning, mentorship, and life-skills development in a warm and supportive environment—bringing teens together for connection, growth, and real-world preparation.

Teen Program Schedule & Experience

Evening Schedule

The program takes place at Temple Adat Elohim on select Tuesdays from 6:00–8:00 PM.

Teens will:

• Enjoy a catered dinner provided by TAE from 6:00–6:30 PM
• Engage in meaningful conversations from 6:30–7:30 PM 
• Support upcoming b’nei mitzvah students from 7:30–8:00 PM

Meaningful Engagements

Providing experiences that support friendships and peer connections through meaningful discussions.

Students will:

• Build friendships and strengthen peer connections through shared experiences.
• Engage in meaningful conversations facilitated by educators and specialists.
• Deepen critical-thinking skills while enhancing Jewish identity and personal growth.
• Students will build confidence and develop a strong sense of purpose. 

College & Life Readiness

At the end of their five-year program, students will be prepared to enter college with tools to combat antisemitism, deepen their critical thinking, develop personal meaning, and provide a strong foundation for success in the diverse and intellectually rigorous college environment—all through a Jewish lens.

Students will:

• Students develop tools to recognize and respond to antisemitism.
• Deepen their personal meaning and Jewish identity.
• Build strong critical-thinking skills.
• Gain confidence for college-level expectations.
• Learn to thrive in diverse college environments.

Teen Tutoring & Leadership

Students may join our 7th graders as b’nei mitzvah tutors to earn community service hours, or they can apply to our Madrichim program for hourly pay. 

Students may:

• Tutor 7th graders to help them prepare for their b’nei mitzvah.
• Earn community service hours for tutoring.
• Apply to the Madrichim program for hourly pay.

This holistic teen program helps students grow as confident, thoughtful, and connected Jewish young adults.

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