At Stephen Wise Temple, we firmly believe that B’nai Mitzvah represents a waypoint on a child’s Jewish journey into adulthood. As a rite of passage, becoming a B’nai Mitzvah opens the doors to greater and more meaningful ways of expressing our Judaism. Wise offers a variety of ways for children to continue embracing the Jewish values they embraced in the process of becoming a B’nai Mitzvah.
The opportunity to learn doesn’t end with Bar or Bat Mitzvah. As countless of our teens have discovered, giving back to the Center for Youth Engagement community as a madrich or madrichah a teaching intern) not only sparks the joy of Jewish knowledge for our younger students, but also allows teens to develop leadership and teaching skills while adding to their Jewish learning.
Join your fellow Wise middle and high school students for a youth group experience that explores all facets of teenage life, from social life and identity to gender and relationships to interreligious dialogue and faith to social action and advocacy – all while making connections to Wise peers, educators, and clergy. No two Sundays will be the same, as you will discover your Jewish identity through deep conversations, inspiring acts of service, and meaningful games and activities, all while making friends, building confidence and learning leadership skills. Click here to learn more.
At Camp Wise, our teens enjoy unparalleled opportunities to develop leadership skills, kindle lifelong friendships, and have fun. From our Grade 7-8 summer program, to our Counselor-in-Training programs for Grades 9-12, Camp Wise offers a robust way for teens to bring the joy of Judaism into their summers. Click here to learn more.
At Wise Readers to Leaders, teens can spend their summers assisting college-age teachers in designing reading, studying, and camping activities to help children from underserved areas throughout LA develop their academic and social skills. Readers to Leaders gives teens a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children who need it most, while offering lessons in leadership and education. Click here to learn more.
