“This is my home. Why would I be anywhere else tonight?”
With so many demands on our teens’ time today, it may seem unbelievable that so many have chosen to add Wise Temple Youth (WTY) to their Sunday nights twice monthly, but one visit to WTY, and their motives become obvious.
Through social activities, games, learning opportunities, acts of tikkun olam, and moments of prayer organized by teens for teens, WTY transforms the synagogue into a place that teenagers own—a safe space where teens can escape the judgments of the world to always find a welcoming embrace and a refuge from the academic, social, and athletic pressures that accompany 21st century teenage life.
Whether they’re discussing mental health and painting wellness rocks for the Stephen Wise Temple community, competing in an iron chef competition designed to teach about food scarcity and raise money for the homeless, or simply settling in for a raucous night of laser tag, our teens have made WTY a fun, vibrant, and welcoming experience that allows teens to recharge—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—alongside friends as they prepare for the week ahead.
With our teens prepared to celebrate a Thanksgiving feast on Sunday, November 21, from 6-8 p.m., contact us now to learn how Wise Temple Youth can become an uplifting, meaningful part of your teen’s Jewish journey. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon.
— Rabbi Josh Knobel