Exciting New Programs for 2025-26

A new year, new experiences, and exciting opportunities await at Waxman Youth House! We are thrilled to introduce our 2025-2026 program with fresh content, fun activities, and engaging social events that will make this year unforgettable for your teens.

Monthly Volunteer Program: A fantastic opportunity for teens to earn high school credits and letters of recommendation while participating in activities like Shabbat Boxes for the sick, food pantry service, working with elderly, Midnight Run, Breakfast Run, visits to Atria and organizing a Purim carnival for younger children.🌍💖

Weekly Program for Grades 8-12:
Get ready for a fresh lineup of creative, meaningful, and fun sessions designed just for you.
Ask the Text: Weekly discussions  with Rabbi Stecker: Using Jewish text as a guide for the 21st century
🌍 Jewish Cooking: Explore the diversity of Jewish communities through hands-on cooking and stories from around the world.
📖 This Month. This Parasha: A creative dive into Rosh Chodesh and Parashah — one month, one story at a time.
💬 Off the Grid: Real talk. Real values. Real connection. Dive into Jewish identity, community, and core values.
Beyond Falafel and Iron Dome: Israel through culture, innovation, and real-life stories — past, present, and what’s next.
Fun Social Activities: Bowling, Broadway shows, arcade games, axe throwing, movie nights, museum visits, and much more!🎳🎤🎮

B. Mitzvah Program:

• Holocaust Studies and Jewish History with Rabbi Schweber: Prepare for the Temple Israel Yom Hashoah service.
• Tefillah Lab with Hazzan Shamash: Learn to lead synagogue prayer services.
• B’nai Mitzvah Project: Plan and execute a mitzvah project that aligns with your interests and Jewish values.
• Beyond Falafel and Iron Dome: Israel through culture, innovation, and real-life stories — past, present, and what’s next.
• In-Depth Family Heritage Project: Explore your family’s history.
• Hebrew Reading Lab: Enhance your Hebrew reading skills.
• Holiday Reviews and Celebrations: Experience Jewish holidays in a meaningful way.
• Social Activities: Enjoy time for socializing, dining, and game room activities.
• Jewish Cooking: Explore the diversity of Jewish communities through hands-on cooking and stories from around the world.
• This Month. This Parasha: A creative dive into Rosh Chodesh and Parashah — one month, one story at a time.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Don’t miss out on this exciting year! Join us for a year of fun, learning, Jewish values, and meaningful connections. We look forward to welcoming your teen to the 2025-2026 program!

For information, please contact Teen Coordinator, Morel Tomer Ish Yemini at yh@tign.org.