Social & Leadership Opportunities | Grades 7-12
Madrichim may teach weekly in our T’filah Tuesdays program from 4:30-6 p.m. or twice monthly at our Camp Wise Sundays program from 9 a.m.-1p.m.
Understanding Homelessness | Grades 7-8. A firsthand learning experience about homelessness in Los Angeles. Explore the systematic causes and effects of the homelessness crisis and participate in service learning that will empower you to bring about meaningful change!
Learning Opportunities | Grades 7-12
Tuition, Membership, & Financial Aid
Please note that tuition enables us to compensate our faculty and provide supplies for our programs. However, it does not cover the cost of program design, security, maintenance, or administration, all of which is covered Temple membership, which also provides full access to our clergy for all of your lifecycle needs — from baby namings and b’nai mitzvah to weddings, funerals, and more.
However, Wise remains committed to ensuring that every child can receive the gift of a Jewish education, so if the price of membership and tuition appears daunting, please click the FA button above to submit our easy, confidential Financial Aid form. Aid is awarded without regard to race, nationality, or ethnic origin.
- WTY (Wise Temple Youth): $850
- L’Taken Social Justice Seminar: ~$1350
- Understanding Homelessness Day: $15
- Understanding the Hebrew Bible: $450
- History, Culture, & People of Israel: $450
- Confirmation: $100
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.