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WELCOME TO GRADES 6 - 12

GRADES 6 - 8

We recognize that middle school is a time of transition – both in the secular world and in Jewish life.  Through our Monday afternoon Midrasha program and supplemental opportunities, we help students dig more deeply into their Jewish learning and guide them through the B’nai Mitzvah process and beyond.  

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Schedule

Midrasha on Mondays 4:30-6:15 p.m. with optional dinner from 6:15-7 p.m. AND Individual tutoring and meetings prior to Bmitzvah.

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Curriculum

Our middle school program focuses on B'nai Mitzvah and beyond. Students in Grade 6 dive deeply into preparation with learning and practicing prayers, exploring the meaning of the milestone, and sharing personal thoughts and reflections. In Grade 7 and 8 students have an opportunity to delve into topics through a Jewish lens, learn about the Holocaust, and ways they can personally contribute to social justice. 

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Additional Options

  • Teen Interns monthly training on Sundays 11:30-12:30 p.m. plus internship positions in school, office, or Temple programs (post-B’nai Mitzvah only – details below).

  • Jr. BAYGL events

  • Grade 6 Overnight Family Retreat focused on creating meaning in the B’nai Mitzvah process.

  • Grades 7/8 Overnight Trip – location TBD stay tuned! 

 

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GRADES 9 - 12

Our high school connections emphasis building a safe space for teens to build relationships, strengthen their leadership skills, and explore Judaism in new and exciting ways.  There are many paths to involvement for our high schoolers including Midrasha on Monday evenings, Teen Internships, gender-based groups, youth group participation and leadership, and trips and retreats. 

 

Schedule

Midrasha on Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. with optional dinner from 6:15-7 p.m. Topics focused on current events and contemporary teen issues through a Jewish lens. 

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Additional Options

  • Teen Interns monthly training on Sundays 11:30-12:30 p.m. plus internship positions in school, office, or Temple programs (post-B’nai Mitzvah only – details below) 

  • Rosh (girls) and Shevet (boys) monthly groups on Sundays (times vary) 

  • BAYGL events and BAYGL Board leadership (varied times) 

  • NFTY-Northeast, JTI, and other regional and national Jewish youth organizations  

  • Trips/Retreats including to Israel, Washington D.C., New York, and other locations. 

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TEEN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, GRADES 7 - 12

Our teen internship program provides our teens with the opportunity to learn and grow in hands on experiences. The skills they learn on the job as well as in their training help them work collaboratively, plan and execute programs, and improve their relationship building skills. Teens choose one or more internships below to participate in. Internships are paid or unpaid based on the teen’s preference and may be used as community service. In addition to their internship hours, they participate in trainings approximately once a month on Sundays from 11:30-12:30.  For more information about our teen intern program contact Stacey Gabriel, Education Coordinator.  

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  • Sundays Grades K-5 Interns (9:15 - 11:00 a.m.) 

  • Sundays Song Leaders (9:15 - 11:00 a.m.) 

  • Mondays Grade 6 Interns/B'nai Mitzvah peer tutors (4:15 - 6 p.m.) 

  • Wednesday Grades 3-5 Interns (3:30 - 5:30 p.m.) 

  • Early Childhood Interns (varies on weekends) 

  • Office/technology Interns (varies) 

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