Jewish Education & Engagement: Grades 7-12
Grades 7-12 | Sunday Evenings, Bimonthly, 6-8 p.m. | Stephen Wise Temple Campus
Grades 7-12 | Tuesday Evenings, 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Stephen Wise Temple Campus
Grades 7 | Tuesday Afternoons, 4:30-5:45 p.m. or On Demand | Stephen Wise Campus or Online
Grade 12 | Tuesdays, Semi-weekly, 6-7 p.m. | Stephen Wise Temple Campus
Grades 9-12 | Select Sundays | Stephen Wise Temple Campus
Jewish Education & Engagement: Grades 7-12
Our teen programs, headlined by our flagship teen community, Wise Temple Youth, offer teens meaningful ways to make lasting friendships, explore their heritage, learn deeply about Jewish life and history, develop leadership skills, and discover their gifts as they create, connect, and discover in a safe space, free from social or academic pressures.
Give your child the precious gift of Jewish education at Wise today! For all families, Temple membership is required. Enrollment requires a ShulCloud account made available to all members. Contact Rabbi Josh and our CYE team today to get your account or to answer any questions you may have!
Annual Tuition & Fees
- Wise Temple Youth: $975
- Teen Tuesdays Jewish Studies Courses:
- American Jewish History, Grades 7-9, Fall Semester: $250*
- Zionist and Israeli History, Grades 7-9, Spring Semester: $250*
- JST 313 – Introduction to the History, Culture, & People of Israel, Grades 10-12, Fall Semester: $650**
- JST 311 – Controversial Jewish Texts, Grades 10-11, Spring Semester: $650**
- Senior Confirmation, Spring Semester, Grade 12 only: $150*
- T’filah Tuesdays (Online): $795
- T’filah Tuesdays (Onsite): $775
- iLearn: $1400
Our annual tuition rates enable us to compensate our faculty and provide supplies for our programs. However, they do not cover the cost of program design, security, maintenance, or administration, all of which is covered by annual Temple membership. Membership provides full access to our clergy for all of your lifecycle needs — from baby namings and b’nai mitzvah to weddings and funerals — as well as opportunities to deepen your relationships with our clergy and other Temple members through our large variety of prayer, learning, and communal activities for the entire family.
* Students who enroll in a Jewish studies course alongside Wise Temple Youth will receive a $100 discount per semester.
** Students may enroll at American Jewish University for college credit for eligible courses.
Financial Aid
At Wise, we understand the high cost of Los Angeles life, yet remain committed to ensuring that every child can receive the gift of a Jewish education. Wise Religious School offers needs-based scholarship for demonstrated need and uses a confidential process that ensures each family’s privacy. Aid is awarded without regard to race, nationality, or ethnic origin.
Applying for financial aid involves submitting the application below.
Local Teen Fellowships and Scholarships
Diller Teen Fellowship
The Diller Teen Fellows is a pluralistic, international, youth leadership fellowship currently active in 32 communities in North America, Israel, Australia, England, Argentina and South Africa. 20 teens from the greater LA area are selected yearly based on their leadership aptitude, as well as their commitment to Jewish learning, Israel, and communal service. Fellows participate in monthly Sunday workshops, 3 weekend retreats, 2 overnights, a 10-day peer hosting of a Diller Fellow, and a 3-week trip to Israel in the summer. The Fellowship is open to high school sophomores and juniors. Click here to learn more…
Muslims and Jews Inspiring Change
This leadership training program offers a select group of Muslim and Jewish high school students the opportunity to build communication skills and conflict literacy, create lasting relationships across faith boundaries and have impact the climate of community relations in Los Angeles and beyond. Program includes one full-weekend retreat, several Sunday retreats and several half-day Sunday sessions, and is open to students entering grades 10-12.
Jewish World Watch (JWW) Teen Ambassador Program (TAP)
Teens of all faiths are invited to participate in TAP, a series of social justice workshops focusing on Leadership and Personal Development through out-of-the-box thinking games, film clips, group discussion, skill-building exercises, team-building activities and more. TAP is geared toward teens entering grades 10 – 12. Jewish World Watch will provide 15 community service hours per session for enrollees. Sessions begin in the summer.
Brawerman Fellowship
Brawerman Fellows develop leadership skills and a lasting connection to Jewish life through retreats, a trip to Israel, and local and overseas community service opportunities throughout their college career, in addition to a $10,000 annual scholarship (a total of $40,000). Current Jewish seniors who will be attending an accredited four-year university in the fall of 2023 who demonstrate academic strength (minimum 3.5 GPA), financial need, and a deep commitment to leadership and community service are eligible. The student must be a U.S. citizen and reside in Los Angeles. Applications are due no later than February 15, 2023.