BJC Madrichim Leadership Training
Madrichim is the Hebrew word for counselors and advisors.
Our Middle and High School Madrichim Leaders create and lead meaningful and educational programming for our younger community members on Shabbat and Holiday mornings, and serve as role models in the community for our youth throughout the year!
Shabbat Groups
Shabbat activities and Tefillah for children ages 2–18.
Pirkei Avot in the Park
Shabbat afternoons
Enjoy singing and learning with your kids (ages 2–10) in the park as we explore a different Mishnah from Pirkei Avot each week.
NCSY
NCSY is the premier Jewish youth movement in the Bay Area, inspiring teens to embrace their heritage, build friendships, and grow as leaders. Under Eliezer Cohn’s direction, NCSY runs Shabbatons, social events, learning programs, Israel advocacy, and Jewish Student Union (JSU) clubs in public schools, giving teens a welcoming space to explore Judaism. Our flagship summer program, TJJ, takes teens to Israel for a transformative experience that sparks lifelong Jewish pride. Through JSU, TJJ, and local programs in Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, and San Francisco, NCSY is shaping the next generation of committed Jews.
Know a teen who might benefit? Reach out and get them connected today! (cohne@ncsy.org)
NorCal East Bay NCSY is a thriving community for Jewish teens grades 9-12. With over 400 participants attending 392 events last year, there is something for everyone! Beth Jacob Community is very much at the center of our NCSY chapter, with many of the events taking place right here in our shul!
Here are just a few of the programs we run:
Teen Chulent and Chill for 9th–12th graders:
Hang out with fellow teens and our NCSY Directors over chulent every Shabbat in their home.
Lunch Clubs at local school including: OHDS, CCJDS, Headroyce, Campolindo, Acalanes, Piedmont High, Foothill high.
Bar and Bat and Mitzvah programs.
Latte N Learn's in Oakland, Berkeley and Walnut Creek.
Shabbat programming and meals in Oakland, Berkeley, and Walnut Creek.
Israel Advocacy Program
Monthly Social events
Teen Advocacy Program
