Youth/Teen Program (ages 14-18)

WRJC Youth Group: Ages 14-15

Meets 5-6 times a year

These students have already had their B’nai Mitzvah and are continuing their Jewish experience with friends in a social/learning setting. Focusing on the core values of Judaism: Social Responsibility, Compassion, Gratitude, Confidence, Curiosity and Mindfulness, the youth group sessions continue to engage students with Jewish values, growing friendships, and tikkun olam (community service). This is an extended period of study and friendships that will grow the next generation of the WRJC community into Jewish adults. This year we will be doing a curriculum based on Mahloket Matters. How to debate and have difficult conversations. We will do this San Hedrin style – old school Jewish court of law where we debate and argue and engage with each other and current events.

Teen Group: Ages 15-18

Meets 3-4 times a year

The WRJC Teen Group gets together to discuss current events, engage with other Jewish teens, share wins and challenges amongst their peers. Activities include events such as game night, movie night, bowling night and group hikes.

Religious Education Program Director

All of these activities are led by WRJC’s Rabbi-Educator Dana Berntson. Dana was ordained as a Rabbi in December 2023 and has led the WRJC Sunday School and youth activities for many years. Currently, Dana is part of fellowship with like-minded Religious Education Directors across the country through Pardes University . She studied in Israel this summer and is dedicated to doing a Mitzvah project with the youth. She is much loved and we encourage you to reach out to her directly for more information about our robust youth programming.

Rabbi Educator Dana Berntson
dana@wrjc.org
208.720.7595