Teen Programs at Solel
We help teens discover the right road to building friendships and community, offering plenty of opportunities to hang out, give back to Solel and the wider Jewish world, and take part in programs created especially for you.
For more information on 8th-12th grade contact rrs@templesolel.org
Madrichim Program
8th-12th Grade
Madrichim work in their assigned location as assistants. They meet 5 times throughout the year for specific training. To be a Madrich(a) you need to be enrolled in Raker Religious School. They will be given a quarterly honorarium.
8th and 9th Grade
The goal of the Comparative Religions/Jewish practices around the world curriculum is to help students develop a better understanding of other religions in the world, including the different practices within Judaism. It is done through interactive exercises with the group involving texts from the religion being studied, articles, photographs, speakers, and visiting different sites of worship.
10th Grade – Confirmation
In Confirmation Class, students will have the chance to think deeply about their Jewish identities. Through learning about the topics of God, Torah, and Israel in a discussion-based, interactive classroom setting, students will engage with Judaism
on a mature and meaningful level. These discussions about Jewish values and identity will also be impacted by the class trip to New York City. Through this immersive experience, our students will explore social justice issues, learn about the history and challenges of Jews in the early United States, attend a Broadway play, and experience Shabbat in a New York synagogue.
11th and 12th Grade – Teen Leadership Council
This class is another opportunity for students to meet with our rabbis. We discuss a broad range of topics over the year. At the same time, this class is centered around learning to be a leader and effect change. Our 11-12 th graders work together to pick a social justice topic that is important to them. They study what Judaism has to say about this topic. We bring in experts or those with first-hand experience of the issue so that the students can gain in-depth knowledge. Our teens then work together with rabbinic help to decide on a few actions to positively impact this issue. This is a very empowering, educational and impactful program. The teens learn how to advocate and create change, and they have the opportunity to do so. These students will also be attending the 10-12th grade NYC trip.