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.
Wed, July 9 2025
13 Tammuz 5785
Gabbai Class
Wednesday, July 16 & August 13 @ 7:00 p.m.: Are you interested in assisting with running a Synagogue service? If so here is your chance. Join Rabbi Larry and start a new learning journey on what it takes to be a Torah Gabbai or a Bimah Gabbai. Learn Gabbai responsibilities, specific procedures for Torah readings, and other rituals. To register for this class please CLICK HERE.
Sisterhood Book Club Discussion
Thursday, August 21 @ 7:30 p.m.: Join our sizzling summer Sisterhood Book Club discussion when we review Snow in August, a heartwarming tale by the acclaimed late author and journalist Pete Hamill. Set in 1940s Brooklyn, Snow in August highlights the unlikely friendship between an Irish Catholic boy and a refugee Rabbi. Registration is required for this event. To do so please, CLICK HERE.
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