Upcoming Youth Events
Youth Weekly Events
We recognize that as much as the opportunities our children have to learn Torah in school are foundational, the opportunities they have to learn Torah outside of school, especially in shul, without the pressure of grades, can be equally, and sometimes, even more impactful. These opportunities have always been at the core of our shul mission.
We are thrilled to announce the following expansion of our youth learning opportunities.
JCT Weekly Teen Minyan
Under the Leadership of Izzy Klavan.
This minyan reflects the wonderful growth of our community, and will serve as a cornerstone of serious Tefillah, Torah learning, and positive and constructive connection with shul and with one another for this critical demographic within our community. This minyan will be open to boys and girls fifth grade and above, with the davening and laining led by our own post-Bar Mitzvah young men, providing a platform for them to hone their skills leading Tefillah and in laining as well.
One of the unique features of this minyan will be its commitment to providing a place for learning. Following minyan and the teen minyan kiddush, Izzy will lead a Chaburah for boys Bar Mitzvah and above. During the winter months, Sandra Kaplan will lead a parallel Chaburah for the girls during this time (until the clock changes, Rabbi Fridman will continue to teach the weekly Girls Mishnah chaburah). The boys' Mishnah Chaburah for boys 4th-7th grade will continue to meet on Sunday morning from 8:45-9:15 AM.
Herman Jenkelowitz Memorial Gemara Shiur Sunday Morning Boys(8:45-9:15 AM)
Boys from 4th grade through Bar Mitzvah are invited to continue learning Mishnah on Sunday mornings.
Shabbat Afternoon Girls Mishnah
This past Spring, we launched a wonderful Girls Mishnah program for Girls from 4th grade through 7th grade. We will continue learning every Shabbat afternoon at rotating hosts. We are currently learning Pirkei Avot. As the clock changes, we will move the learning to Motzaei Shabbat.
Once the clock changes, we will resume our weekly Motzaei Shabbat Pizza Parent Child Learning program.
Every Shabbat morning, I am privileged to spend time with all of our children during groups, learning on a differentiated basis for a few minutes with all of our children, in all of the different youth groups. This, of course, is in addition to the wonderful weekly davening and learning which takes place under the direction of our outstanding youth director, Morah Bayla Hayat.
To become a sponsor for one of these programs, please be in touch with me at rabbi@jcot.org.
Shabbat Youth Schedule
Shabbat Youth Schedule
9:15-11:15 AM Youth Groups Grades Prek - 5th.
Please contact the office with questions.
Weekly Teen Minyan Leader- Izzy Klavan
Izzy Klavan is excited and privileged to be leading the new JCT Teen Minyan. He is driven by a passion to inspire the youth of Klal Yisrael to maximize their potential and hopes his role will help facilitate growth through Tefillah, learning, and chessed. Izzy grew up in Teaneck, and after studying for two years at Yeshivat Kerem B’Yavneh, learned in Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz’s REITS Semikha Shiur. He earned a B.S. in Accounting and Business Analytics from Yeshiva University Sy Syms School of Business and now works professionally as a public accountant at Price Waterhouse Cooper. He has previously served as the Director of the Junior Congregation at Congregation Bnai Yeshurun and also as an assistant teacher for Sinai at TABC. Izzy now lives in Teaneck together with his wife, Leah, and their incredibly adorable daughters, Emunah and Shalhevet who are all very much looking forward to joining the JCT community.
Izzy can be reached at izzyklavany2k@gmail.com with any questions. He looks forward to getting to know you!
Youth Director: Bayla Hayat
Bayla has been a superstar early childhood teacher at Ben Porat Yosef, and most recently, at Tenafly Chabad Academy. She brings a passion and artistry to all of her teaching, and we feel deeply blessed to have Bayla taking the helm of our youth department.
Dr. Walter and Betty Hauser Shabbat Afternoon Youth Parshah in the Park
Will return Summer 2026
Jewish Boy Scout Troop
Jewish Scout Troop Weekly Meetings
Wed at 7:30 pm. Classroom 104
Shomer Shabbat Boy Scout Troop; Boys in 6th - 12th grades; activities are held throughout the winter and summer months.
All boys in grade 6 through high school are invited to join Boy Scout Troop 226, a Jewish Scout troop meeting weekly at the Jewish Center of Teaneck.
The troop is the only Shomer Shabbat Boy Scout troop in Bergen County.
Activities are held throughout the winter and summer months, including day hikes and overnight camping trips to Harriman State Park in New York, rock climbing, ski trips, a high-adventure canoe trek in the Adirondacks, and two weeks at Forestburg Scout Reservation in New York. The troop also participates in trips and conclaves with other shomer Shabbat Scout troops.
Scouts have the opportunity to earn merit badges and rank advancements under the guidance of senior Scout leaders and adult advisers.
Call Scoutmaster Daniel Chazin at (201) 836-7019, or e-mail DChazin@aol.com