Teens

As Jewish teens prepare for college or university, developing a strong connection to and sophisticated understanding of Israel has never been more important. The Beren Scholars, our newest initiative, provides meaningful Israel education and engagement for teens and parents at this critical time. 

For more information and the application, click here.

The PAS Food Pantry, founded in 1987, is coordinated and run by teens. Volunteers meet on Wednesdays to prepare food packages, and on Friday afternoons, they distribute packages to hundreds of local families.  No registration necessary; come when you can! 

These monthly dinners will alternate between teens and teens with their parents. Outside speakers and our clergy will lead discussions on current events and being a teen. 

Teens working on the Oral History Project will learn about the interview and podcast process from a former MTV producer. They will then be paired with a senior citizen in our community and interview them. Finally, we will turn the interview into a podcast episode. 

Join fellow teens in packing items for menstrual kits that will be distributed locally and internationally. 

Post-Bnei Mitzvah teens and their parent(s) are invited to learn with Rabbi Cosgrove on Shabbat. This is a lovely opportunity to engage in intergenerational learning -- and we always serve black and white cookies. 

PAS Teacher's Assistants (PASTA) join Congregational School teachers once a week to assist in the classroom and learn how to teach. 

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Sat - Sun / Mar 7 - 8 / Philadelphia 
Join PAS 8th Graders for a quick trip to Philly. We'll leave right after Shabbat on Saturday March 1 and spend all day in Philly and get back late on Sunday March 2. Our Sunday will be packed with a visit to the Jewish museum, a walking tour of American history, lunch at the Reading Terminal Market, a community service opportunity, and visits to other iconic spots in the City of Brotherly Love. We hope to see Rabbi Witkovsky while we're in town!