Teen Chai (Grades 9-12) Exploring and Expanding My Jewish World
Our Teen Chai program is designed around the interests of our students. In 2025-26, we will offer two options. Each session is a stand-alone experience exploring and learning about Jewish values, traditions, culture, history, texts, and more. Activities will include cooking, text study, discussions, hands-on Tikkun Olam projects, art, music, and more.
9th-10th grade Sundayw 3:00-4:30 pm, twice a month, open to Etz Chayim teens and their friends.
11th-12th grade Sundays 12:30-2:00 pm, twice a month, open to Etz Chayim teens and their friends.
Tuition: $460 for Etz Chayim members, $500 for all others.
Madrichim: Students in 9th grade and above may also be interested in Madrichim, a teen leadership training program. Madrichim learn teaching skills and are given guidance in crafting and implementing creative ways of engaging younger students in Jewish learning and life. For more information, teens should contact Abra Greenspan.