Jewish Teen Programming
Ways to Get Involved in Metro Detroit
Welcome to the hub of everything Jewish for Detroit teens! Use our search engine below to find a program that fits your interests.
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NFTY
NFTY
Grades Served:
9, 10, 11, 12
NFTY is a community for Reform Jewish high school students. Participants build friendships, lifelong Reform Jewish identities, and leadership skills through community building, worship, social action, and experiential youth-led Jewish educational programming. NFTY’s Michigan Region includes the entire state of Michigan.
NFTY in Israel
NFTY
Grades Served:
10, 11, 12
NFTY Israel is an epic journey through the story of the Jewish people! NFTY Israel offers multiple different Israel trips based on interests such as social justice or sports, as well as opportunities to travel with your URJ camp. Teens do not need to be NFTY members to attend NFTY...
Nosh & Drash
Adat Shalom Synagogue
Grades Served:
8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Nosh & Drash, Adat Shalom’s Monday night school program, allows teens to learn together about topics relating to Judaism and what it means to be a Jewish adult. Engaging lessons are coordinated through a variety of educational approaches all based on student interest. This program is offered weekly throughout the...
ORT Teen Board
ORT
Grades Served:
9, 10, 11, 12
The ORT Teen Board is a great leadership opportunity for teens who want to support ORT’s mission to increase access to high-quality education to further professional success and economic independence for youth and young adults of all backgrounds, leading to stronger communities and thriving economies. ORT’s programs are imbued with...
Partners TD (Teen Division)
Partners Detroit
Grades Served:
9, 10, 11, 12
Partners TD (Teen Division) is a space for teens to connect, play, and win! Two separate groups (female-identified and male-identified) meet twice a month on Sunday evenings to hang out and connect with other Jewish teens, learn together, and enjoy fun games, cooking classes, and more.
Peer to Peer
UMatter & Friendship Circle
Grades Served:
8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Peer to Peer is a UMatter mentorship program. Underclassmen and upperclassmen are paired together for weekly virtual meetings and group activities.
PeerCorps
Repair the World
Grades Served:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Repair the World mobilizes Jews and their communities to take action to pursue a just world. PeerCorps provides an opportunity for youth and teens to get involved in this important work through programs offered for middle schoolers and high schoolers. Programs include: PeerCorps Mentee: PeerCorps Mentee builds a bridge between...
Quest
Temple Israel
Grades Served:
6, 7, 8
We’re on a mission to change the world! Our social action youth group for middle schoolers, led by Rabbi Josh and Rachel Kestenberg, teaches youth how to get their hands dirty and make a difference in the world. Earn community service hours, get your bar/bat mitzvah projects done, and make...
Ramah Sports Academy
Camp Ramah
Grades Served:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Ramah Sports Academy (RSA) is an overnight summer sports camp for children and teens with a passion for athletics and a desire to elevate all aspects of their games. With experienced coaches, caring role models, state-of-the-art athletic facilities, and a wide range of electives. The mission of RSA is to...
ROOTS
Temple Israel
Grades Served:
9, 10, 11, 12
ROOTS is Temple Israel’s experiential learning program for teens in 9th-12th grade that encourages community-building and leadership skills. True to its name, ROOTS also emphasizes the development of Jewish identity and a deep connection to Jewish life. It’s a super supportive, caring and welcoming space, where you’ll be empowered by...
SSTY (Fruman Youth Program)
Temple Shir Shalom
Grades Served:
9, 10, 11, 12
SSTY is Temple Shir Shalom’s youth group for high school students, grades 9–12. SSTY is a safe space where teens feel valued as individuals, accepted for who they are, and encouraged to explore their Judaism. SSTY meets on Sunday evenings during religious school, and also outside of religious school. SSTY...
StandWithUs Internship
StandWithUs
Grades Served:
11, 12
The StandWithUs High School Internship Program is a high school leadership program that prepares students for the challenges they may face regarding Israel in college and in their communities. Students participate in a yearlong program that includes two national conferences and ongoing educational online workshops, and they receive guidance and...
Sunday Night School (Fruman Youth Program)
Temple Shir Shalom
Grades Served:
9, 10, 11, 12
SNS (Sunday Night School) is Temple Shir Shalom’s religious school for high school students, grades 9–12. Temple Shir Shalom believes that engaging teens in Temple life and community will instill a love of Judaism and a strong sense of Jewish identity as our students become young adults. At SNS, teens...
Tamarack Camps
Tamarack Camps
Grades Served:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Tamarack Camps, established by the Fresh Air Society, builds a vibrant community by providing enriching Jewish camping experiences for children and families, respectful of financial ability. Tamarack Camps is more than a camp – we are your home, your community. Through a wide-range of special overnight programs, including Camp Maas,...
Teen Mission to Israel
Tamarack Camps & Community Congregations
Grades Served:
9, 10, 11, 12
The Sue & Alan Kaufman & Family Teen Mission to Israel is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Israel as a means to strengthen Jewish identity and pride as a Detroiter! An educational, experiential itinerary allows teens to see, feel, and connect to Israel with a 24-day trip filled with unforgettable...
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