Kesher for Teens

BISY

B'nai Israel Senior Youth (BISY) is CBI's youth group, open to all 8th-12th graders. BISY hosts events throughout the year, all of which are decided by the teens.

One of BISY's most popular traditions are their Shul-Ins. Shul-Ins are sleepovers at the temple. These events are always planned by teens, include dinner and breakfast, and are adult-supervised.

BISY also hosts elections for BISY Board every year, which is a great opportunity to volunteer at CBI and create youth group events for peers. It looks great on resumes and college applications!

BISY is a great opportunity for teens to continue their friendships and form new friendships after their B'nai Mitzvahs. Email Rachel Chancellor if you have any questions.

Hadracha

B'nai Israel's Hadracha program, open to all 8th-12th graders, is an opportunity to gain leadership skills, connect with friends, and act as role model to the younger generation at B'nai Israel. 

Hadracha staff can work with any grade (pre-K/K – 7th), with Judaica and/or Hebrew, or help with a Chugim option. Hadracha can help in the library, with cooking, in the garden,  or in the office. 

Participating in the Hadracha program includes leadership development trainings. These trainings are catered to the needs of the Hadracha staff. Lunch is always provided at these trainings, and Hadracha are able to connect with their peers about challenges and successes in their respective roles.

All 8th-12th graders are invited to apply for the Hadracha program at any time during the year! Email Rachel Chancellor if you have questions.

Confirmation

Confirmation, open to all 10th graders, is an important step toward lifelong Jewish learning. This program seeks to answer students’ questions and help them experience how Jewish values help shape their own lives. The class is based on topics important to students. The confirmation class is led by Rabbi Mona Alfi. More information can be found here.

For information about Confirmation, please contact Rabbi Alfi.