Learning and Engagement for 8-12 Graders
Adat Shalom offers a variety of engaging and meaningful programs for teens in grades 8-12. Whether you’re looking for exciting overnight experiences, leadership training, hands-on volunteer work, or opportunities to deepen your Jewish learning, there’s something for everyone.
Check out our upcoming opportunities below and find the right fit for you!
Eighth Grade Shabbaton
November 15-16
$75/person; a scholarship IS available
8th Graders will have a fun-filled overnight exploring Israel in our new PlayScape, celebrating Shabbat, and building their connections to one another and Adat Shalom. We will begin with a delicious dinner, celebrate Shabbat, do some hands-on activities connected to Israel, hang out in the brand-new Israel Playscape, play a life-size Game of Life: Kibbutz Edition, eat some more snacks, sleep, and get up for a creative and interactive short service and Torah study. We will then join the congregation upstairs in time for Musaf and Kiddush, which is when everyone can go home to sleep for real!
Wednesday Wisdom with Rabbi Nosanwisch
Wednesdays from 4:15 to 5 pm • Homework space available from 3 pm
$180 per year includes materials and snacks (scholarship available)
Wisdom from our ancestors is sorely needed these days. In this weekly discussion, we will bring the text of Pirkei Avot (ethics of our ancestors) alive through lively discussion and study. We will work together to apply our ancestors’ ancient wisdom to our lives and walk away with a stronger sense of who we are as Jewish people.
Madrichim – Leadership and Learning (8-12 grade)
Be a classroom assistant, and learn what it means to become a Jewish leader through our program of training and practical application. You will be assigned to a classroom or a student as a buddy, and take part in regular training during school hours. Madrichim may work on Sundays and/or Wednesdays. High schoolers may opt for volunteer hours, a stipend, or a combination of the two. Space is limited. This program is a blend of formal training and real-life experience and is supervised by both Jodi Gross and Melissa Ser.
Dual Enrollment Hebrew (9-12 grade)
Earn high school and college credit simultaneously by taking Hebrew on Sunday evenings (5:30 to 7 p.m.). This fully accredited program will give you your high school language credits as well as transferable college credits. Michigan high schools contribute to some of the cost of tuition each semester, and limited additional scholarship is available.