Teen (grades 9-12)

Teen (Grades 9-12)

Our mission is to be inspired by the five pillars of our mission statement: Friendship/community, learning, spirituality/religious practices, making a better world and connecting to Jews in the United States, Israel and around the world and create programs to reflect these pillars. We strive to create leadership opportunities to develop skills and commitment to our Jewish community.

Teen Learning 

Weekly Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 pm

HaZamir

A Jewish High School Choir led by Cantor Joel Caplan, which meets on Sundays from 12:00 - 2:00 pm, at Daughters of Israel Nursing Home in West Orange. The group performs 7 - 12 times a year.  For further information, contact Cantor Caplan.

Weekly Shabbat Morning Services

Weekly on Shabbat and holidays, at 11:00 am, Teen Schmooze is an opportunity for our teens to discuss the weekly Torah portion and engage in leadership activities. 

Teen Buddy Program

Congregation Agudath Israel and the Teen Buddy Program is looking for responsible local high school students, who are willing to volunteer their time to make an impact on a young child’s life, are invited to participate in a new community service program this school year. The Teen Buddy Program of Essex County will take area volunteers to the Valley Settlement House in Orange to serve as “buddies” or mentors to kindergarten through second grade children. The program will be open to 9th through 11th graders. The program will be run by Congregation Agudath Israel of West Essex in conjunction with The Valley Settlement House of Orange, New Jersey.

If you have any questions regarding these programs please contact our Education Department.