Congregation B’nai Israel

Youth Engagement

Creating Deeper Connections

At Congregation B’nai Israel, we believe that Jewish learning and engagement go beyond the classroom. Our youth programs provide immersive experiences, leadership development, and social opportunities that empower students to grow as individuals while deepening their connection to Jewish life.

For questions or more information, please contact Annie Rosenthal.

Immersive Experiences

Our youth have the opportunity to participate in transformative programs that bring Jewish values, history, and advocacy to life.

  • March of the Living – A powerful ten-day journey to Poland and Israel, where students explore the history of the Holocaust and confront the dangers of prejudice, intolerance, and hatred.
  • L’Taken Social Justice Seminar – A weekend in Washington, DC, where teens join the Reform Movement in advocating for key social justice issues. in Washington, DC, where teens join the Reform Movement in advocating for key social justice issues.

Leadership & Community Service

We encourage our students to take on leadership roles and give back to the community through meaningful opportunities. 

  • Madrichim Program – Beginning in 8th grade, students can serve as madrichim (teaching assistants) in our younger grades, working alongside SLJ teachers in Judaics and Hebrew classes. 
  • Counselor in Training (CIT) Program – Teens can spend their summer as Counselors in Training at Camp Yeladim, Congregation B’nai Israel’s summer camp for preschool-aged children.

Clubs & Social Events

  • Youth Groups – Our youth engagement programming offers exciting opportunities for students to build friendships, engage in social action, and have fun within a vibrant Jewish community.
  • HaZamir – HaZamir offers high schoolers the opportunity to learn and sing Jewish choral music at the highest musical standard and on the world’s greatest stages. 

B'Nai Israel Youth Groups

Pre-K – 2

Our youngest students are introduced to the fun of youth group at events held here on campus at CBI. Programs help students make new friends, practice new skills, and develop a love for being Jewish.

345

B’nai Israel Youth 345 is our fun-filled, action-packed youth group for religious school students in grades 3-5. Events are held both on campus at CBI and off campus.

67

67 is CBI’s youth group for 6th & 7th graders, offering fun, friendship, and adventure. Middle schoolers build independence while staying connected to Jewish life beyond their Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

BISY

BISY is our synagogue’s youth group for 8th–12th graders and a member of NFTY, the Reform Jewish Teen Movement. Programs occur frequently throughout the year.