Teen Activities

Becoming Bet Mitzvah was just the beginning!

In addition to Youth Education, 8th-12th grade students at PTS can get involved in a variety of social and service programs.

Sidrot is a collection of short Jewish-learning series and service-learning field trips led by our clergy and educators. Each series covers Judaism in relation to different topics, from traditional foods to world religions and more. You can sign up for the full year, or pick individual series to attend. Sundays, 12:00-1:30PM. Enroll here.

Tuition: $1396 full year or $360 per mini series

Series A: September - October
Series  B: November - December
Series  C: January - February
Series  D: March - May

Students meet once per month over dinner with Rabbi Feder and Rabbi Berg to continue their Jewish educational journey. The program culminates in students leading a Friday night Shabbat service. Sundays, 5:30-7:30PM. Enroll here.

Tuition: $1396

Literally meaning “head of the month,” Rosh Chodesh has PTS teens enjoy monthly dinner together while discussing topics relevant to their coming of age as Jewish teenagers. Cohorts are gender and grade-specific, and designed for individuals to bond over their inherent similarities and differences. Rosh Chodesh groups meet one evening per month. Apply here for Rosh Chodesh for the 2025-2026 school year.

Madrichimot, our teacher’s assistants, are a crucial part of our Youth Education program. Participants are placed in a K-7th grade classroom to plan activities, assist with lessons, and act as role models for the younger students. Madrichimot will receive special training on classroom management, leadership, teamwork, and CPR certification. Stay connected and give back to the PTS community; apply here to join the 2025-2026 Madrichimot. 

PARTY–Peninsula Area Reform Temple Youth–create activities for teens at PTS and in the greater Bay Area Jewish community. This student-led group hosts about one event per month, ranging from game nights, to latke cooking, to full blown dance parties. All PTS teens are welcome at PARTY events! If you’re interested in planning these monthly programs, join the PARTY Board. Board members meet on Zoom bimonthly to design upcoming programming. Board members also have the chance to apply for a $1000 academic scholarship through PTS. Apply here for the 2025-2026 PARTY Board.