Teens

WELCOME TO CJL’s 2024/25 TEEN PROGRAMS!

BRICK OVEN BREAD

This hands-on program exploring Jewish themes and monthly celebrations is led by Sam Coates Fink, of backyardbread.com. Sam builds clay ovens and teaches bread backing throughout the Northeast.
Join us:
Sept 15 Dec 20 HANUKKAH
Oct 13 SUKKAH BUILDING Mar 16
Oct 20 SUKKAH CELEBRATION April 6
Nov 24 May 4

PARENT & TEEN CIRCLES

Led by Alison Morse and local talent
Join us:
Sep 29 ISRAELI COOKING
Nov 3 JEWISH MUSIC
Jan 5 JEWISH HUMOR
Feb 2 GRAPHIC NOVEL DISCUSSION
Mar 2 FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION

"As an adopted bi-racial adolescent boy living with a strongly Jewish identified mother and a very supportive (but not Jewish) father, Jayden needed a fun, accessible Jewish space that was "all his own" but where he didn't feel othered by all of his identities. Sam created that welcoming space and joining him was among the highlights of his month." ~ Tracey Levy

"Every time I pick him up, without fail, he comments on how nice it was to spend time with everybody and how much he enjoys these session." ~ Melissa Weinberg

"This group means the world to me, and I always get excited when I know I am going to see everyone. It is a group of people who you can be honest around with no judgement, who you can laugh with easily and freely, who you can be serious with and gain respect for each other, all the while incorporating Judaism into everything"
~ CJL teen

" I know for my teen, the camaraderie of this intimate group working together has been a very positive experience. They discuss real issues, work on community service project and take occasional trips. It's been great!" ~ Dara Mochson

"It was wonderful to spend time with your sweet group of teens and parents. It is clearly a special group and you have cultivated such a lovely sense of inquiry and student-centered design." ~ Aki Yonekawa, past program manager at Mayyim Hayyim