NEW! Monthly Rosh Chodesh Program for Young Teens

Monthly Rosh Chodesh Program for 8th and 9th Graders

Rosh Chodesh is a celebration of the new month - a time when Jews have traditionally gathered to socialize and reflect on Jewish teachings. We invite all 8th and 9th graders to join us for this special program where they can explore relevant Jewish ideas and remain connected to their Jewish community, all while hanging out with Fig Tree friends (old and new). Led by Fig Tree’s Rabbinic Director Ami Weintraub, these structured sessions will include stimulating discussions exploring Jewish dilemmas, service work, engagement with social justice issues, art-making and more.

Program Logistics

This program is open to 8th and 9th Grade students, and is comprised of nine 90-minute sessions that meet monthly at BAX (Park Slope) and one field trip. All Thursday sessions meet from 6 PM to 7:30 PM, and include pizza dinner.

Thursday, September 11
Thursday, October 9
Thursday, November 6
Thursday, December 4
Thursday, January 8
Thursday, February 5 (alternate location)
Thursday, March 5
Thursday, April 16
Thursday, May 7
Field Trip - TBD

Tuition and Registration

Tuition is $720 for the school year, which includes program materials and pizza. The link to register is HERE.

Enrollment Requirement

All 8th and 9th grade students, both returning and new to Fig Tree, are welcome to register; there are no academic prerequisites. That said - similar to our B’nai Mitzvah program - we have one requirement: Students enrolled in our Rosh Chodesh Teen Program must be attending by choice. This cohort will create a purposeful space for exploring complex social and ethical issues through a Jewish lens. Students are encouraged and expected to show up fully and authentically to every session they attend.