WBTY (Grades 7-12) -

WBTY7 (Grade 7)

7th grade students only attend once a month. We offer the WBTY7 program on all three campuses. Students choose one campus to attend. They can choose either:

Click HERE to see all WBTY7 dates!

7th grade students delve into domestic and international current events, pop culture, entertainment, etc. with a greater degree of sophistication and empathy. Our students are exposed to media literacy and learn the tools to determine the validity, bias, and truthfulness of the news, as well as how to utilize the skill of lateral reading. They explore these events through the lens of Jewish philosophy and values with the intent to guide students toward informed opinions, valid sources of information, and the ability to articulate their beliefs while being inclusive of other perspectives. We have specific lessons prepared, but pivot on a dime when real time domestic and international events take precedent.

Want to learn more about why we think it's imperative to teach our students about media literacy? We encourage you to read this article.

WBTY (Grade 8)

WBTYWednesday

Meets twice a month on Wednesday at the Irmas Campus from 6:00 - 8:00 pm (usually the first and third Wednesday of the month)

WBTYWednesday is the ideal place for teens to unwind in a fun, energetic, and social space. Each session will offer dinner, socialization, engaging and meaningful programming, and time with the WBTY staff and WBT clergy.

WBTYCares (East and West)

Once a month at the Glazer Campus on the first Sunday of the month from 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Once a month at the Resnick campus on the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Back and expanded by popular demand! WBTYCares is an opportunity for our WBTY teens to dive deeper into the social justice issues that are impacting our world today. Teens will learn from experts, volunteer with the Karsh Center, and enjoy dinner with their friends.

Rosh Hodesh/Shevet/B'Yachad

Once a month at participants' homes, typically Sunday afternoons

Led by a trained facilitator, students meet once a month in person (typically hosted in a rotation at participants' homes) with the group of their choosing to discuss the experiences of being a teen today. Groups typically meet on Sunday afternoons once a month. Rosh Hodesh (female-identifying), Shevet (male-identifying), B'Yachad (non-binary, gender non-conforming, trans, gender fluid)

WBTY (Grade 9)

WBTYWednesday

Meets twice a month on Wednesday at the Irmas Campus from 6:00 - 8:00 pm (usually the first and third Wednesday of the month)

WBTYWednesday is the ideal place for teens to unwind in a fun, energetic, and social space. Each session will offer dinner, socialization, engaging and meaningful programming, and time with the WBTY staff and WBT clergy.

WBTYCares (East and West)

Once a month at the Glazer Campus on the first Sunday of the month from 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Once a month at the Resnick campus on the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Back and expanded by popular demand! WBTYCares is an opportunity for our WBTY teens to dive deeper into the social justice issues that are impacting our world today. Teens will learn from experts, volunteer with the Karsh Center, and enjoy dinner with their friends.

Madrichim

Available on Sundays at all three campuses from 8:30 - 12:15 pm or Wednesdays from 3:45 - 6:45 pm at the Resnick Campus

Madrichim play an active, vital role in our Religious School by working as teaching assistants in the classroom and in other school capacities. Madrichim are placed in classrooms, working with students in grades Kindergarten through sixth grade. Hebrew skills are not required to participate in the Madrichim program. As well as actively assisting a Religious School teacher and class, Madrichim gain communication and leadership skills, increase self-confidence, and express and promote Jewish values, and develop many practical skills that apply to future jobs. This is a paid honorarium position and may also go towards community service hours! Madrichim must apply and be accepted to participate in the program.

Returning Madrichim Application– https://forms.gle/W8GDbh4yobzt3B8Q9

New Madrichim Application– https://forms.gle/BSpNpdRdj2gjszgP9

WBTYNetwork

A mentorship program where WBTY teens are paired with a Wilshire Boulevard Temple congregant who shares their professional goals and interests. Teens and their mentors will meet on their own time throughout the course of the school year—minimum 3 meetings required. Teens complete a questionnaire about their interests and passions to assist in the matching process.

Rosh Hodesh/Shevet/B'Yachad

Once a month at participants' homes, typically Sunday afternoons

Led by a trained facilitator, students meet once a month in person (typically hosted in a rotation at participants homes) with the group of their choosing to discuss the experiences of being a teen today. Groups typically meet on Sunday afternoons once a month. Rosh Hodesh (female-identifying), Shevet (male-identifying), B'Yachad (non-binary, gender non-conforming, trans, gender fluid)

WBTY (Grades 10-12)

WBTYWednesday

Meets twice a month on Wednesday at the Irmas Campus from 6:00 - 8:00 pm (usually the first and third Wednesday of the month)

WBTYWednesday is the ideal place for teens to unwind in a fun, energetic, and social space. Each session will offer dinner, socialization, engaging and meaningful programming, and time with the WBTY staff and WBT clergy.

Confirmation

Meets on the third Wednesday of the month, during WBTYWednesday, at the Irmas Campus from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Participation in Confirmation is an additional $250 to cover associated costs.

Join more than 125 years of WBT tradition by participating in Confirmation, reserved for students in grades 10-12. Confirmation is an opportunity for students to take ownership of their Judaism, to learn with clergy and other students, and conclude the year by standing before the community during the Confirmation service on Sunday, June 2, 2024. This year, we are spilling the T in Torah: the steamy truth-- it's not all of what you've been told! We will explore the R-rated, the "did that really happen?" questions, and other stories we avoid with younger students in religious school

We encourage all of our Confirmation students to join us in Washington D.C. for the L'Taken Social Justice Seminar in February!

WBTYCares (East and West)

Once a month at the Glazer Campus on the first Sunday of the month from 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Once a month at the Resnick campus on the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Back and expanded by popular demand! WBTYCares is an opportunity for our WBTY teens to dive deeper into the social justice issues that are impacting our world today. Teens will learn from experts, volunteer with the Karsh Center, and enjoy dinner with their friends.

Madrichim

Available on Sundays at all three campuses from 8:30 - 12:15 pm, or Wednesdays from 3:45 - 6:45 pm at the Resnick Campus

Madrichim play an active, vital role in our Religious School by working as teaching assistants in the classroom and in other school capacities. Madrichim are placed in classrooms, working with students in grades Kindergarten through sixth grade. Hebrew skills are not required to participate in the Madrichim program. As well as actively assisting a Religious School teacher and class, Madrichim gain communication and leadership skills, increase self-confidence, and express and promote Jewish values, and develop many practical skills that apply to future jobs. This is a paid honorarium position and may also go towards community service hours! Madrichim must apply and be accepted to participate in the program.

Returning Madrichim Application– https://forms.gle/W8GDbh4yobzt3B8Q9

New Madrichim Application– https://forms.gle/BSpNpdRdj2gjszgP9

WBTYNetwork

A mentorship program where WBTY teens are paired with a Wilshire Boulevard Temple congregant who shares their professional goals and interests. Teens and their mentors will meet on their own time throughout the course of the school year—minimum 3 meetings required. Teens complete a questionnaire about their interests and passions to assist in the matching process.

Rosh Hodesh/Shevet/B'Yachad

Once a month at participants' homes, typically Sunday afternoons

Led by a trained facilitator, students meet once a month in person (typically hosted in a rotation at participants' homes) with the group of their choosing to discuss the experiences of being a teen today. Groups typically meet on Sunday afternoons once a month. Rosh Hodesh (female-identifying), Shevet (male-identifying), B'Yachad (non-binary, gender non-conforming, trans, gender fluid)

Travel (Grades 9-12)

L.E.A.D. Advocacy Trip to Sacramento with the Jewish Center for Justice

Open to students in grades 9-12, trip in the spring (date TBA)

A day trip to Sacramento where our teens will discover their power to be effective advocates and a voice for justice. They will advocate on issues they are passionate about and meet with state political leaders. There will be three pre-trip sessions to prepare.

L’Taken Social Justice Seminar to Washington D.C.

Open to students in grades 10-12, and highly encouraged for students participating in Confirmation. Date TBA (typically in February)

A four-day event designed to help Jewish teens discover their power to be effective advocates and a voice for justice in the nation’s capital. It’s informative, educational, and so much fun, with lots of time to explore D.C. and make friends from across North America! The trip usually takes place in February. Exact dates will be announced in the fall.

Wilshire Boulevard Temple Religious School

Program Options

WBTY

WBTY7 (Grade 7)

WBTY (Grade 8)

WBTYWednesday

WBTYCares (East and West)

Rosh Hodesh/Shevet/B'Yachad

WBTY (Grade 9)

WBTYWednesday

WBTYCares (East and West)

Madrichim

WBTYNetwork

Rosh Hodesh/Shevet/B'Yachad

WBTY (Grades 10-12)

WBTYWednesday

Confirmation

WBTYCares (East and West)

Madrichim

WBTYNetwork

Rosh Hodesh/Shevet/B'Yachad

Travel (Grades 9-12)

L.E.A.D. Advocacy Trip to Sacramento with the Jewish Center for Justice

L’Taken Social Justice Seminar to Washington D.C.