Teen Learning Community (TLC)

TLC is all the ways Bet Torah engages our 8th-12th graders. We invite teens in 8th-12th grade to explore their rich Jewish heritage and challenging modern lives through a variety of learning and community building programs.  Join us for exciting and innovative teen programming! TLC programs will continue to gather regardless of whether we are meeting in person or remotely. Information will be forthcoming.

TLC/Kulanu 2020-21 FAQ | Remote Summer Programs |   Youth Calendar

More About TLC!

Madrichim (Teacher Assistants) Role models in the Kulanu Learning Program. Regular training and skill-development workshops led by Robin Wald are a key part of this program. Space for this program is limited, and requires an application . Please note that teen participation and placement will be determined based on a combination of factors, including teen requests, teacher requests, classroom needs, and scheduling. Applications due Wednesday, July 15. Attendance at workshops is mandatory. Teens who do not attend consistently may be asked to leave the program. Madrichim Application

TLC Registration Coming in August!

Know

Nosh and Drash Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m., weekly. Safe space discussion with Robin Wald.

Drash with the Rabbi: Next Steps Thursdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m., monthly.  College preparation and discussion with the rabbi. Open only to 11th and 12th graders.

New in 2020-2021! Pilot Program Jewish Learning Fellowship More information coming soon!

Do

Leadership Training Cohort Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m., monthly. Teen leadership including training workshops and practical, hands on leadership of some TLC programs.

Social Action Projects Programs include Midnight Run Cooking for the Emergency Shelter Partnership Carnival for Special Needs Guests from WJCS

Westchester Jewish Basketball League (WJBL)  Starts in November, playoffs in February. Recreational, co-ed league open to 5th-12th graders of all genders. Teams need to be coached by two adults per team.

Belong

Better Together Five Sundays, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., monthly. Intergenerational friendship, encouraging meaningful relationships between teens and older adults in our congregation. Kadima/USY Events monthly. Fees at BetTorah.org/Youth-Group-Dues. Youth group for all Jewish teens. Rosh Hodesh and Shevet powered by Moving Traditions Sunday evenings, monthly, in homes. Small group experiences for young women, young men, and non-binary teens that strengthen connections with other teens and the broader Jewish community with the guidance of a trained mentor.