“Whether we are virtual or in person, we can enjoy teen classes with the rabbis, Israel programs, a cappella, Food Pantry, and other unique opportunities that only PAS can provide. These programs are open to all 8th–12th graders in member families. Learn, have fun, and make the world around you a better place.”
Rachel Sherman, Director of Youth Programming and EngagementUpcoming Events and Classes
Teens: Applied Judaism for 2020 and Beyond
Rabbi Philp, Rabbi Witkovsky, and Rachel Sherman
Wed / Weekly / 6:00 PM / Grades 8 & 9
Location: Register for Zoom link
Gather with your PAS peers for a weekly class on Jewish community and its intersections with the world around us. This year (2020–2021), we will focus on these crossovers and their relationship to anti-Semitism, diversity, and Israel.
Teens: Scholars Circle
Rabbi Witkovsky and Rachel Sherman
Wed / Biweekly / 6:00 pm / Grades 10 & 11
Location: Register for Zoom link
Dive into Jewish theology and philosophy and how it relates to current events in our ever-changing world. These hot topics — including racial injustice, social change, and other issues of the moment — will challenge you and encourage you to look at multiple viewpoints.
Teens: Senior Seminar
Rabbi Cosgraove and Guest Speakers
Wed / Monthly / 6:45 pm / Grade 12
Location: Register for Zoom link
We’ve discussed a wide range of topics, such as Judaism and American Politics, Freedom of Speech, Sports Business, Jewish Philanthropy, Sex, Business Ethics, and How to Consume Media. These sessions will give you a background for conversations you will encounter in college courses.
Get FaceTime with Rachel
Meet Rachel virtually for a FaceTime, bring a snack or a favor and get to know each other. Email Rachel to set a time. "Get FaceTime with Rachel” is a way for teens to meet Rachel, explore their passions and ambitions, and chat about meaningful ways to be involved in Teen Programming at PAS.
FOOD PANTRY IN ACTION
TEENS JOIN WITH MET COUNCIL
Sheltering in place has not stopped the Teen Food Pantry from fulfilling its mission. PAS teens continue to order hundreds of pounds of food to be picked up by Met Council each week in lieu of the regular Food Pantry distribution system. We give a big thumbs up to the Food Pantry leadership and the Facilities staff for keeping up this amazing work in this time of great need!
Let's Learn!
Learning is a lifelong joy. Teens meet with their peers, the PAS rabbis and special guests to talk about the world today through a Jewish lens. We have classes for teens from grades 8–12.
Let's Lead!
Teens learn hands-on leadership skills through a variety of programs from the Teen Leadership Council to PASTA to the Teen Rock Band. Come explore how you can make your mark!
Let's Do!
Teens practice Tikkun Olam through various programs and events throughout the year. See how you can make the world a better place!
Let's Go!
Teens have the opportunity to participate in local, state, and worldly travel experiences throughout the year.
