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Beth El Teens
What is a CIT? A CIT is a rising leader, provided with the opportunity to assist the Beth El Early Learning Center summer camp counselors with many aspects of the […]
Teen Engagement at Temple Beth El
Empowering Teens
Teen Engagement at Temple Beth El empowers teens to create their own connection to Jewish life in a way that speaks to them.
Fuel your teen’s connection to Jewish life and our synagogue community. Whether it’s through immersive trips, leadership opportunities, or social events like Teen Clubs and BOFTY, your teen is guaranteed to feel connected to Judaism and find their place within our community.
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& to Register for Events!
& to Register for Events!
Teen Programming
Our teen programming is packed with excitement! From Tuesday night dinners and social time to Miami Heat and Florida Panthers games, there’s always something to do. Have fun at our silent discos, foam parties, lock-ins, sunrises at the beach, bowling, and thrilling adventures at Xtreme Action Park. Plus, meet-ups around town offer even more fun opportunities to connect and explore!
Leadership & Community Service
- BOFTY (Boca’s Original Federation for Temple Youth): BOFTY is our Temple’s teen youth group, which is part of NFTY, the Reform Jewish Teen Movement. Programs occur frequently throughout the year.Â
- CIT (Counselor in Training): Spend your summer being a Counselor in Training for the Beth El Early Learning Center’s Summer Camp. Learn life skills and make great memories for our campers.
- Teacher’s Assistant (Religious School): Assist a religious school class. Must be enrolled in a Religious School program.
- Give Kids the World: Weekend trip to Orlando to volunteer with terminally ill children. Learn more.
- L’Taken (Every Other Year): Weekend in Washington, DC with the Reform Movement mobilizing around issues like reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, climate change, Israel, health care, and more.Â
- Camp Jenny: Volunteer at this 4-day long camp experience at URJ’s Camp Coleman over Memorial Day Weekend, giving children from an urban school in Atlanta the opportunity to experience an inspiring weekend.
- Teen Trip to Israel: Highly subsidized trip to Israel during winter break for students who are currently enrolled in or are alumni of Temple Beth El’s Confirmation program.
Teen Pass
A Teen Pass allows your teen access to all of the above programs. If your teen is enrolled in any of our Temple Beth El Religious School classes, the Teen Pass is included in their tuition.
Non-Enrolled Temple Beth El Members: $150
Non-Temple Beth El Members: $250 (Counselor In Training and Teacher’s Assistant opportunities are excluded from Non-Member Teen Pass holders)
Immersive
Experiences
Need to get away? Here are some ways to get out and explore!
March of the Living
Ten-day trip to Poland and Israel to study the history of the Holocaust and to examine the roots of prejudice, intolerance and hatred. Learn more.
Give Kids the World
Weekend trip to Orlando to volunteer with terminally ill children. Learn more.
Confirmation Retreat
This fun yet enriching experience for the Confirmation class encourages you to explore your relationship with Judaism, your heritage and the Jewish people. Learn more.
L'Taken (2024-2025)
Weekend in Washington, DC with the Reform Movement mobilizing around issues like reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, climate change, Israel, health care, and more. Learn more.
Leadership &
Community Service
Giving back to our community is at the core of our Jewish Values.
Become a Teacher's Assistant
Assist a religious school class. Must be enrolled in a Religious School program.
Counselor In Training
Spend your summer being a Counselor in Training for the Beth El Early Learning Center’s Summer Camp. Learn life skills and make great memories for our campers.
Camp Jenny
Volunteer at this 4-day long camp experience at URJ’s Camp Coleman over Memorial Day Weekend, giving children from an urban school in Atlanta the opportunity to experience an inspiring weekend. Learn more.
Local & National
Community Service Programs
Community Service Programs
- The Giving Tree of Boca Raton – Volunteer with the temple’s signature community service initiative.
- Diller Tikkun Olam Awards – Outstanding community service leaders and volunteers can apply to receive $36,000 to further their project or education.Â
Teen Clubs &
Social Events
Get involved in a way that works for you – the possibilities are endless.
BOFTY
BOFTY is our Temple’s teen youth group, which is part of NFTY, the Reform Jewish Teen Movement. Programs occur frequently throughout the year. Â
Teen Lounge
Catch up with friends and relax at the Beck Family Campus before class.
Banned Book Club
Read a book together with your Temple friends and get together to discuss!
Beth El Rocks
Teen Band for 8th-12th graders who have basic musical instrument or singing skills. Join if you want to participate in temple events, concerts, and recording sessions.Â
Follow us on Instagram! @beth_el_teens
See Our Upcoming Events
Teen Pass holders can register for events! Learn more and sign up for a Teen Pass now.
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8th Grade Madrichim
Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, United StatesBeth El Teens8th graders enrolled in our Sunday morning Madrichim program learn to be teacher assistants in our Religious School program.
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8th Grade Madrichim
Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, United StatesBeth El Teens8th graders enrolled in our Sunday morning Madrichim program learn to be teacher assistants in our Religious School program.
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Teen Tuesdays – 8th, 9th, 11th, & 12th Grades
Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, United StatesBeth El Teens -
8th Grade Madrichim
Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, United StatesBeth El Teens8th graders enrolled in our Sunday morning Madrichim program learn to be teacher assistants in our Religious School program.
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Teen Tuesdays – 8th, 9th, 11th, & 12th Grades
Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, United StatesBeth El Teens -
8th Grade Madrichim
Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, United StatesBeth El Teens8th graders enrolled in our Sunday morning Madrichim program learn to be teacher assistants in our Religious School program.
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Teen Tuesdays – 8th, 9th, 11th, & 12th Grades
Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, United StatesBeth El Teens -
8th Grade Madrichim
Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, United StatesBeth El Teens8th graders enrolled in our Sunday morning Madrichim program learn to be teacher assistants in our Religious School program.