Young Adult Programs
Young Adult Programs - Grades 8-12
The East Brunswick Jewish Center has brand-new young adult programming. For more information about the program, contact Cantor Larry Branspiegel, Education and Youth Director.
Kesher Bogrim Meets Wednesdays, 6:30-8:15 pm
8th through 12th graders are part of the Young Adult Program that meets on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:15 pm. Teens share dinner, dessert, and time to socialize before participating in short (1-3 week) modules that inspire them. Learners are invited to sign up for each topic that interests them. Sample topics might include:
- IAC Eitanim: Requiring separate registration, area American and Israeli teens meet once a month to work together in “companies” to create innovative solutions to existing problems.
- Mitzvah Modules: Study the text for mitzvot, then put theory into practice; for example, learn about saving a life, then learn CPR and hear from EMTs as you tour an ambulance
- Step Up for Israel: Jerusalem U’s mini-course on understanding the current conflict and learning how to be an effective advocate for Israel
- Speakers and films on contemporary issues
- Participating in EBJC and community events and mitzvah projects such as the JFS Passover Food Drive
- Visiting assisted living facilities and partnering with the Senior Adult League to celebrate holidays
- 12th graders will meet several times throughout the year with Rabbi Finkelstein to explore maintaining a Jewish identity beyond high school
Kesher Madrichim
Kesher Madrichim are 8th through 12th graders who volunteer their time to help with the K-7 Program on Sundays, Wednesdays, or Saturdays. Madrichim receive training and are typically assigned to a particular class to serve as leaders, role models, and assistants to the teacher.
Sat, July 27 2024
21 Tammuz 5784
Game Night w/ Sisterhood
Wed, Aug 14 @ 7:30 p.m. Games include mah jongg, card games, Scrabble, etc. Join solo or bring along your friends. Sisterhood members and nonmembers are welcome. $5 pay at the door. RSVP by August 9th. For questions or to RSVP, contact Liz Salston at LMSALSTON@comcast.net or 732-718-6311.
Whale Watching w/ Men's Club
Sun, Aug 25 @ 2:30 p.m. Men's Club will be sponsoring a whale watching cruise out of Atlantic Highlands. The cruise leaves the dock at 2:30PM and returns to the dock at 5PM. We will be organizing car pools from East Brunswick. To participate, please a) sign up in the form by clicking here AND b) please buy your tickets by clicking here. Questions? Contanct Mark Foladare at mfoladare@att.net