Makom High School

Makom High School – Teens Doing Jewish

Makom is the place for teen engagement at TBS. The word Makom in Hebrew means place. Through our various offerings you and your teens can choose a path that is suited to the needs of your child and to their interests. Don’t see anything that sparks your attention? Let us know! We can create it! This is the place for teens to take ownership of their Jewish journey and to explore their own connections to our tradition, to each other, to TBS, to the Jewish community and the world at large.

Register for Makom by logging into your Shulcloud account or calling the Religious School Office at (516) 621-2288 ext.118 or 119. Be sure to secure your spot!

Makom High School’s 4 Pathways to Learning Experiences

Makom High School Programs: Where Every Teen Can Find Their Place

 

  1. Limud-Torah Study – Hebrew HS Institute (Monday Evenings)
  2. ACTIV8! – Community Service Programs (Sunday Morning or Monday Evening)
  3. Madrichim Program – Teacher’s Aide’s Volunteers (Sunday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon or Thursday Afternoon)
  4. J-Teen – Health and Wellness Teen Program (Sunday Morning or Monday Evening)
  5. The Atria Program – Inter-generational Social Service Program for 8th Grade Students (Sundays Once a Month)

Pricing: (By registering for Limud-Torah Study you are eligible to participate in all of the programs below.)

Limud-Torah Study Grades 8 – 12: $500
Activ8! Grades 8 – 12: $100
Madrichim Program Grades 8 – 12: $100
J-Teen Grades 8 – 12: $100
The Atria Program 8th Grade: $100

Our Philosophy

Makom – “the place” for teens to forge their own identity.

The philosophy of Makom Hebrew High School is “a place for teens to explore their Judaism in different ways and by different experiences”.

At TBS, the continuation of the journey from Religious School can be found in the Makom Hebrew High School.  Makom Hebrew High School is a higher level of learning which is comprised of three different experiences to choose from.  There is a study (Limud) component, a hands on social action and community service (ACTIV8!) component and a student aide in the Religious School classrooms and office aide (madrichim) component.

The classes led in the Machon Beth Sholom Institute provide a solid foundation in the philosophy, ethics and values of Jewish living.  It is an incredible opportunity to forge a close relationship with our clergy, Rabbi Alan B. Lucas and Rabbi Cara Weinstein Rosenthal and our incredible staff, Chaim Moskowitz.

These Limud class sessions morph into ACTIV8! offering hands on social action and community involvement led by our talented facilitator, Silvia Kogan.

Madrichim training (working as a teacher aide in the Religious School) brings a more precise and focused involvement into our own religious school community.  The teens serve as assistants to the Religious School teachers and as young role models to our students.  We have monthly training sessions for our Madrichim ranging from child development to CPR training.  This program is facilitated by our Educational Director – Community Engagement & Development, Sharon Solomon.

There is something for everyone in Makom Hebrew High School, whether it is Torah discussions or social action or becoming a madrich – it’s up to you to choose your Jewish path…

For more information you may contact Sharon Solomon for LIMUD Study Component or MADRICHIM Teacher’s Aide at Sharon Solomon

For ACTIV8! information you may contact Silvia Kogan

Contact: Sharon Solomon
(516) 621-2288 ext 118 & 119