Community-Wide Youth Programming

B'yachad with Brittany (Pre-K) 

B'yachad is a program designed for families with preschool-age children. Children will enjoy crafts, games, and songs while learning about Jewish holidays and values. Parents will also have adult time to discuss ways of engaging their children in Jewish holidays.

Israeli Dance with Ellen Berkowitz: 

Children of all ages and stages enjoy learning Israeli dancing in a fun, exciting way. Weekly classes are held on Sundays with times varying by age groups. Performances throughout the year both in our area and beyond.

7th & 8th Grade (Gesher) Program:

Wednesdays, twice monthly from 6:15-7:30pm. Topics based on current events and community service opportunities. Pizza dinner is included.

8th Grade Girls (Rosh Hodesh) Group:

Led by Rabbi Paula Mack Drill, Rosh Hodesh welcomes in the new Jewish month. The group meets on Sundays, once a month, at rotating member's homes.

10th-12th Grades (Better to Serve) Program: 

Our Better to Serve Program engages high school students in learning about the Jewish tradition of service and the needs of our community through collaborative classroom lessons and hands-on community service. Once students have completed the first year of the curriculum, they are invited to join our Leadership Team, which helps plan and lead community service opportunities. Past volunteer sites include Daughters of Israel and Toni's Kitchen, as well as events at CAI, including Rise Against Hunger, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service for the Religious School, food drives, and a children's book drive.

9th-12th Grades AZA (Boys of BBYO): Student led youth group; meets monthly; dates TBD

9th-12th Grades BBG (Girls of BBYO): Student led youth group; meets monthly; dates TBD

Religious School Teen Volunteers: Students are invited to volunteer in our religious school on a weekly, monthly, or event basis.

If you have any questions regarding these programs, please call the office at 973-226-3600, or email education@agudath.org.