Teens

The Bureau of Jewish Education of Rhode Island offers a variety of innovative, engaging programs for area teens.

B'nai Tzedek Teen Philanthropy Program
Do you want to change the world? Your community? Well, here is your chance. Become a B'nai Tzedek Teen Philanthropy Endowment Fund holder and start putting your money where your mouth is! B'nai Tzedek is a philanthropy program and an educational program. You'll learn about repairing the world, but you'll also learn what it means to be a philanthropist. For more information, or to join B'nai Tzedek, click here.

Harry Elkin MIDRASHA Community High School
Our community's premier informal education program for teens, MIDRASHA meets twice a week during the school year. Currently, approximately 140 teens participate in MIDRASHA. For more information, click here.

Madrichim Program
Initiated in this year, the Madrichim program is designed for Jewish teens who volunteer or work in one of our community's synagogue schools (as assistants, aides, tutors, etc.). Participants gain valuable teaching and leadership skills and connect with other Jewish teens who enjoy working with your children! A series of 4 workshop sessions is offered, focusing on teaching and leadership. Students who participate in 3 out of the 4 sessions will receive $75 stipends and a Madrichim program certificate.

March of the Living 2010
Join us in Spring 2010 as we travel to Poland and Israel to honor the past and embrace the future of Jewish history, life and culture. The March of the Living can change your life! If you're in 11 th or 12 th grade in the 2009/10 academic year, then you'll want to take advantage of this opportunity, so click here.

The Phildadelphia Trip 2009
An experiential learning program open to area teens, the Philadelphia Trip is a community service program unique to the Bureau. You won't just study about homelessness and hunger—you'll meet people whose lives are profoundly impacted by these realities. If you want to spend your winter break doing something meaningful, if you want a community service experience unlike any other—and you want to have fun at the same time— click here for more information.