- Academy Sundays
Program – 5:00-7:00pm
Optional Dinner – 7:00-7:30pm (RSVP Required)
- October 15 – Secure your oxygen mask before helping others:” How to prioritize your own needs and practice self-care.
- November 12 -“Take a deep breath:” Explore how our bodies respond to stress and learn the tips to ensure you can de-stress successfully.
- December 10 – “Be Like a Maccabee:” What can the lessons of Hanukkah teach us about taking risks in our lives.
- January 21 – “TikTok & Torah:” Unpack the integral role that social media has on our lives and discover how Jewish wisdom can guide us in using it.
- February 4 – “Antisemitism: The Oldest Hatred:” Reflect on your personal experiences with hatred and bigotry and the steps you can take to combat it.
- March 3 – “Welcome Home:” Explore the concept of a home and discover how Israel is home for Jews from all over the world.
- April 7 – “How to Change the World: A Jewish Activists Guide:” How can the lessons and teachings of our tradition shape my work in tikkun olam (repairing the world).
- May 19 – Youth Board Elections & Closing Program: “Challenges I’ve Faced This Year”
****Please note that topics are subject to change. Email reminders and text messages sent before each session will confirm the topic for that month.****
- Monthly YETI (youth group) Events – events to be determined by teens as the year goes on
- September 30
- October 27
- November 19
- December 1
- January 12
- March 10
- April 12
- May 3
- Madrichim program
- September 10 – opening Shabbaton and orientation
- Volunteer dates will align with the Religious School calendar
- Trips
- December 12-15 – Washington, DC (10th-12th grade)
- February 15-20 – Berlin (10th-12th grade)
- February 16-19 – Civil Rights Journey (8th-9th grade)