Teen Leadership Program (Post-B’Mitzvah-Grade 12)
Saturdays 9:30am-12:30pm
As an integrated part of our Shabbat School, our Teen Leadership Program offers high school students a transformative opportunity to grow from learners into Jewish community leaders. This dynamic program combines advanced Jewish learning with meaningful service, helping teens deepen their connection to Jewish values while developing essential leadership skills.
What We Offer
Advanced Jewish Learning & Exploration
Advanced Jewish Learning & Exploration
Dive deep into Jewish theology, social justice perspectives, and contemporary Jewish identity. Our curriculum challenges teens to engage with complex ideas and develop their own understanding of what it means to be Jewish in today’s world.
Mentorship & Community Building
Work closely with Jewish peers and adult mentors to strengthen connections and build lasting relationships. Participate in service projects and community-building initiatives that make a real impact.
Immersive Experiences
Engage in meaningful experiences designed to deepen Jewish identity and foster lifelong engagement with Jewish community and values.
Leadership Through Service
- Leading Shabbat and holiday experiences for younger students
- Delivering Divrei Torah in our Shabbat Service
- Torah chanting
- Supporting our Shabbat School cohorts
- Assisting with Tot Shabbat and Ark Adventures programs
- Providing support during Kiddush lunch
We recognize that giving back to our community is both a Jewish value and a practical need for many teens. Students receive volunteer hours for their dedicated service to the Darchei Noam community during Shabbat programming.
Our Teen Leadership Program is specifically designed to help students transition from being recipients of Jewish education to becoming active contributors to Jewish community life. Through this balance of learning and leading, teens develop not only a deeper commitment to Jewish values but also the empathy, wisdom, and practical skills necessary to lead with purpose in any setting.
Join us in creating the next generation of thoughtful, engaged Jewish leaders.
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Membership & Tuition Structure
As part of Darchei Noam’s Strategic Plan and with the leadership of our Director of Jewish Living and Learning, Hebrew School is evolving into Shabbat School, moving classes from Sundays to Saturdays. This shift will integrate Jewish learning with Shabbat services, kiddush, and offer programming for parents including Torah study and other communal learning opportunities. B’Mitzvah students will benefit from active participation in services, gaining familiarity with melodies, traditions, and community.
Starting September 2025, all Shabbat School families will become full members of Darchei Noam. As part of your membership, Shabbat School is Free!
To ease this transition, tuition for a family’s first child will count toward the annual Membership Contribution. Families will never pay more than the set annual Membership Contribution for their age bracket. Tuition for second children is 50% of the first child’s, and third+ children in the same household attend free. Bursaries are available for those needing financial assistance.
