Oseh Shalom (Makers of Peace)

New Monthly Program for 7th and 8th Graders

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Oseh Shalom 2026-27

What does it mean to do Jewish? Our new Oseh Shalom Cohort (“Makers of Peace”) invites older middle school students to explore one of Judaism’s core questions through making, creating, and community building.

Together, students will make challah, create their own tzitzit, make music for Shabbat, and strengthen connections with one another. Along the way, we’ll explore how Jewish rituals and actions can help us become oseh shalom - makers of peace - in our communities and in the world. Students will learn about movements for justice and consider how Jewish wisdom can guide us toward building a more compassionate and peaceful future. Expect meaningful conversations, hands-on Jewish experiences, and space to explore the questions and issues that matter most to teens today.

Oseh Shalom Logistics


Eligibility
This program is open to all rising 7th and 8th graders, including those currently enrolled in Fig Tree’s B’nai Mitzvah program, recent graduates, and students new to Fig Tree.

Location
Oseh Shalom takes place at Fig Tree’s Brooklyn Arts Exchange (BAX), 421 5th Ave in Park Slope.

Dates and Time
Oseh Shalom meets monthly on the following Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, throughout the 2026-26 school year:
September 16, 2026
October 14, 2026
November 11, 2026
December 2, 2026
January 13, 2027
February 10, 2027
March 3, 2027
April 14, 2027
May 26, 2027
Field Trip - TBD

Tuition and Registration

Tuition is $625 for the school year, which includes snacks, program materials and one field trip. The link to register is HERE.

Enrollment Requirement

All 7th and 8th 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 Oseh Shalom 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.