Teen Class

Sunday Evening Teen Class Meets at The Meeting House
5:00pm – 7:00pm

We are very excited that our teen group will be co-taught by Rabbi Michael Hess Webber and Stephanie Gurwitz-Zurier! Some weeks Rabbi Michael will teach, some weeks Morah Stephanie will teach, and some weeks they will both teach together.

A schedule of classes can be found here.

Teens! Are you Jewish? Are you curious? Are you in grades 8-12?

If you answered yes to these questions – CJC TEEN CLASS is for you!

WHAT IS TEEN CLASS?! A place for Jewish teens to connect with each other while exploring and experimenting with different aspects of our religion, values, history and culture. Teen class offers an open and honest environment where all opinions, ideas and identities are welcome and respected. In Teen Class we encourage discussion and questioning.

Pizza and fun are part of this group including games, debates and lots of snacks. [Unlike in previous years, you do not need to sign up for pizza. Pizza and drinks will be available for everyone registered for the class. You are always welcome to bring a favorite (nut-free) snack to share.]

WHEN IS TEEN CLASS? We will meet on Sunday evenings from 5:00pm-7:00pm [approximately 3 meetings a month]. The first class is Sunday, September 15.

WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THIS YEAR? We call this year “Understanding Ourselves Part 2.” Here are just a few of the questions we will dig into together:

What is Mussar and how can it help us become more intentional/mindful human beings?
Why to Jews pray? And do our prayers matter?
What is mystical Judaism all about? Do words hold hidden meanings? Is Jewish magic real?
Do we believe in ghosts, angels, and witches?
Where do Jewish values come from and how can they impact our lives inside and outside of synagogue?
What is different about Orthodox Judaism and Reconstructionist Judaism? Is one more important than the other?

Life happens! When things come up that need addressing, we will pivot!

ADDITIONALLY THIS YEAR, we will cook for Grassroots, travel together, shmooze and nosh. As always, Rabbi Michael and Morah Stephanie are flexible and interested in listening to student ideas for ways to expand our learning.

INTERESTED? Please register in advance by clicking here. If you want to sample a class before you register – you are welcomed and encouraged!

A NOTE: Rabbi Michael and Morah Stephanie met over the summer to develop a 4-year rotating curriculum. We will share more with you soon. Within this structure, there is always room for your feedback, teens! If you have ideas for things to study, send them our way!

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS

Sundays – B’Yachad Student Aides assist teachers and students in many ways. They help with activities in the classrooms, provide one-on-one tutoring to students, facilitate special programs, and help to run B’Yachad. Aides receive a modest pay for their service. Please contact byachad.omjs@gmail.com for more information.