Three Tracks of Post B’nei Mitzvah Engagement

Three Tracks of Post B’nei Mitzvah Engagement:
1. Madrichim Teen Teaching Program - Weekly+
2. Monday Evening Teen Program - Weekly
3. Teen Travel Opportunities – Annually

Our teens are invited to participate in as many tracks as they like!

1. Madrichim Teen Teaching Program
We welcome all post B’nei Mitzvah students to serve as teen teachers on Sunday mornings or Monday, Tuesday or Thursday afternoons. Teen teachers are empowered to work directly with teachers and serve as role models and run activities for our K-7 students. All madrichim are given a staff hoodie sweatshirt and provided a $180 annual teaching stipend at the end of the year. Recently, we have welcomed over 70 teens annually as madrichim and together they have transformed our Religious School experience. Teen teaching is also well suited for listing on college resumes!

2. Monday Evening Teen Program
Our education program seeks to build upon the pre-B’nei Mitzvah experience by exploring Judaism on a more mature and nuanced level. Click here to view the 2025-2026 Monday Evening Calendar

• 8-10th graders will have a fully elective model which will allow students ownership over their courses, instructors, and schedule.  Students can decide what class to take, with whom and at what time.  You can view the elective schedule and teachers here. 
• 11th and 12th graders will have the opportunity to take a college level class for credit with Rabbi Londy.  At the conclusion of the year, students’ high school transcripts will reflect this college credit, similar to an advanced placement class.  You can view information about this exciting opportunity here.

3. Teen Travel Opportunities
We love the experience of traveling with our teens and learning on the go! Our trips are structured as follows:

• 8th-9th grades: Overnight trip in NYC - March 7-8, 2026
• 10th-12th grade: Austin, TX - January 23-27, 2026

Participation in other teen engagement tracks is not a prerequisite towards teen travel opportunities. Trip information will be posted and sent to Beth El families in late 2025/early 2026.