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TE Teens
A Message from our Director of Youth Engagement:
Temple Emanu-El teen programming offers a variety of programs and opportunities so that every teen can find a way to stay connected to our community. While we would love teens to join all of our programming, it is designed so that each teen can find the areas and programs that they are most interested in and participate where they feel comfortable and as their busy schedule allows.
We have a mix of social, educational, and volunteers opportunities and will continue to add events as the year progresses.
– Adam Schwartzbard
Meaningful Volunteer Opportunities:
- Weekly Religious School Volunteering
- Monthly Visits with Seniors at Rockleigh Jewish Home
- Monthly Partnership with Closter Food Pantry
- Other Volunteer Opportunities
Interesting Educational Opportunities:
- New 8th Grade Weekly Program
- Israel Education
- Sessions with Clergy
- Trips to Museums and other Opportunities
Exciting Social Opportunities:
- Teen Hangouts
- Fun Experiences- Challah Making, Hamantaschen Decorating and More
- Game Nights
- Trips & other Opportunities
Teen Volunteers Needed!
Temple Emanu-El is searching for teen volunteers (8th – 12th grade) looking to make an impact in their community and at our synagogue.
We have numerous volunteer opportunities throughout the year for your teen to take part in.
If your child is interested in earning community service hours or just to give some of their time, fill out our interest form HERE!
The congregants and leadership of TE have been warm and welcoming, and although we have only been members for a short time, TE already feels like home.
- Brittnay Alter 
Our family has found a second home at Temple Emanu-el. For us it is a place for meaningful worship; but also it's a vibrant community that caters to every member of our family. From enriching religious school programs and fun holiday celebrations for our kids, to engaging study sessions and social activities for my husband and me, there's always something happening at the Temple.
- Ruthie Nussbaum 
I can’t believe our Hebrew school journey has come to end. Thank you to all of our Morahs, the Rabbis, Cantor Singer, and Adam who have all made an impact on my Jewish values. I always love learning about where I come from and the traditions we keep. Not to mention the ice cream truck we get rewarded with at the end of the year has made it all worth it. But seriously, learning the stories of our people and seeing how they connect to the traditions my family observes during the holidays has given more meaning to those stories.
- Maya Kent 
I am blessed to have four generations active as members of Temple Emanu-El. Spending time here with my grandkids creating lifelong memories is a priceless gift.
- Robin Miller 
The first time I arrived on the Temple Emanu-El campus I could feel the vibrant and warm energy. I knew immediately that this is where I wanted my children and family to engage in their Jewish life. Since then, we have been blessed to watch our children move through the Temple’s Hebrew school and become Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Jillian and I have built deep and meaningful friendships with fellow members and the clergy. The energy we felt at the beginning has grown to become a vibrant Jewish light.
- Daniel Herz 
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