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Teen Experiences

WednesdayWed, 21 JanJanuary, 2026

 
 
Senior Seminar

Wednesday, Jan 21st 6:00p to 8:00pThis series is open to all Temple Sholom 12th graders and runs from January 21st to May 6. It is a unique opportunity to dive into meaningful discussions with Rabbi Conover and explore the intersections of faith, life, and learning. After dinner with other high school students, seniors will transition to Rabbi Conover’s office for a series of enriching discussions.

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SundaySun, 25 JanJanuary, 2026

 
 
8th Grade Lakeview Series

Sunday, Jan 25th 9:30a to 11:00aAll Jewish 8th graders are invited to join this unique 4-week series with teens from Anshe Emet. The group will be traveling to Temple Sholom and Anshe Emet to learn about The Pulse of Israel with the iCenter.

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SundaySun, 25 JanJanuary, 2026

 
 
Build Your Power: A Teen Workshop for Creating Real-World Change

Sunday, Jan 25th 6:30p to 8:00pJoin teens from Mishkan Chicago, Anshe Emet, and Temple Sholom for an exciting and empowering workshop on Community Organizing! Through a Jewish lens, the session will cover key concepts like power and self-interest, and introduce tools for developing tactics and strategies used to win campaigns for justice. We will walk through a powerful past immigration justice campaign to see these concepts in action and reflect on how you can use these organizing principles to lead change in your own community.

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SundaySun, 1 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
8th Grade Lakeview Series

Sunday, Feb 1st 9:30a to 11:00aAll Jewish 8th graders are invited to join this unique 4-week series with teens from Anshe Emet. The group will be traveling to Temple Sholom and Anshe Emet to learn about The Pulse of Israel with the iCenter.

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SundaySun, 8 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
8th Grade Lakeview Series

Sunday, Feb 8th 9:30a to 11:00aAll Jewish 8th graders are invited to join this unique 4-week series with teens from Anshe Emet. The group will be traveling to Temple Sholom and Anshe Emet to learn about The Pulse of Israel with the iCenter.

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The goals of our program are: 

  • To provide the students with a welcoming, safe, social environment in which to connect to other Jewish teens, the Chicago Jewish Community, our clergy, and to Temple Sholom. 
  • To provide students an opportunity to explore their own Jewish beliefs, practices, and traditions. 
  • To generate enthusiasm for the depth and breadth of Jewish culture, and a deep love for the Jewish people.
  • To provide students with the tools to function as articulate, and confident Jews on the college campus and beyond.  

Opportunities for High Schoolers:

  • Crown Family High School (Wednesday nights)
  • Madrichim Teacher Assistant Program - 2025-2026 Madrichim Application
  • Orr Shalom Youth Group
  • High School Retreats at OSRUI
  • Winter teen travel opportunity with our clergy
  • Volunteer with Monday Meal at Temple Sholom

Opportunities for 8th Graders:

More information on our Teen Programming: 

Crown Family High School

Crown Family High School is our Wednesday evening program for high school students. Teens meet weekly with our faculty consisting of the Rabbis, Cantor, Director of Education, and Family & Youth Engagement Associate. The evening includes dinner, tefillah, social time, and a class session taught by members of our clergy/education team, and features special guests. This program leads up to a weekly Senior Seminar for 12th Graders with Rabbi Conover, and a graduation ceremony at a Friday night Shabbat service in May. 

Madrichim High School Teacher Assistant Program (8th-12th Grade)

Madrichim (teacher assistants) are teens in 8th-12th graders who help at Religious School on Sunday mornings and/or Wednesday evenings.  All Temple Sholom teens are eligible to apply for this opportunity to earn money or service hours. This program gives teens the opportunity to make a positive impact on younger students as mentors and role models. Participation in this program keeps teens connected to their Jewish community, and helps them to be stronger candidates for summer jobs and stand out on college applications.  

2025-2026 Madrichim Application

IsraelNow (formerly Ta'am Yisrael) 

8th grade Chicagoland Community Trips 

This educational experience in Israel is designed to give participants a meaningful, intense, emotional, and focused taste of the land and their heritage through a week-long, "hands-on" experience in Israel. Explore Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, archaeological digs, trek through the Negev desert and swim in the Dead Sea, visit historical sites and museums, make friends with Israelis, engage in social justice projects, and much more! 

Visit www.israelnowtrip.org to learn more.

Mon, January 19 2026 1 Sh'vat 5786