2026–2027
There’s a place for every teen at IKAR. Whether you’re looking to lead, learn, connect, or give back, our 2026–2027 teen programs offer something for every interest and schedule, from paid leadership roles to social justice trips to a standing space just to talk. Explore what’s available below.
Questions about any of our programs? Reach out to Tamara Joseph, Director of Youth Engagement, at [email protected].
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Grades 8–12
IKAR’s teen leadership program. Teens start as CITs and grow into paid leadership roles supporting Limudim on Saturdays and/or Tuesdays, with opportunities to lead at High Holy Days, Purim Carnival, and more.
Saturday Fellowship Track
New for 2026–2027 · Grades 8–12, not part of Hadrakha
A new pilot program offering two fellowship paths for teens who want to build leadership skills and give back on Saturdays.
IKAR Climate Action Fellowship (unpaid)
- Work with the IKAR Green Action Committee on environmental justice awareness and action.
- Meets one Saturday a month, plus one additional day depending on the project.
IKAR Preschool Program Fellowship (paid)
- Saturday mornings, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM, working with IKAR’s youngest kids.
- Support childcare and help facilitate a family activity; paid the same as our Madrikhim.
- Two spots available.
Our trip will be held from February 12-15th, 2026! If you have any questions, please reach out to our Director of Youth Engagement, Tamara Joseph, as [email protected].
We will be partnering with Tivnu, a Jewish non-profit based in Portland that brings the connection of Social Justice and Judaism into the work that they do. This trip focuses on homelessness and will involve both experiential and active learning.
Some of the activities we’ll be doing:
- Working at a construction site with Habitat for Humanity to build Tiny Homes
- Work and learn from people involved in this social justice cause
- Explore Portland and surrounding areas (Like Powell’s City of Books and some waterfalls!)
We have an official IKAR BBYO chapter! BBYO is an international youth group for Jewish teens and is a great opportunity to meet other Jewish teens, in LA and around the world. The teen leadership board will plan fun events such as teen Shabbat dinners, beach days, bowling, movie nights, and more! As part of our IKAR BBYO experience, at least three events will focus on social justice and/or service-learning. We hope to have 1-2 BBYO events a month. Your teens can follow and check out our Instagram account @ikarbbyo.
We are working on putting together learning opportunities for our teens.
Interested in receiving updates about all things teen?
If you have any questions or want to learn more about our Teen programming options, you can email our Director of Youth Engagement, Tamara Joseph at [email protected].