Teens

8th-12th Grade Religious School

8th-12th graders gather on Sundays from 6pm-8pm.

Mifgash - "Encounter" - Our new 8th-12th grade social justice class.

Better Together - One Sunday a month, 9:30am - 12pm. Now on Sundays! Our 6th-8th grade students are automatically enrolled in Better Together (when enrolled in Religious School), our inter-generational program.

Kulam - One Sunday a month, 6pm -8pm. Our monthly program for 9th grade students that focuses on the social/emotional well-being of our teens, offfered in partnership with Moving Traditions.

Confirmation - One Sunday a month, 6pm - 8pm. Our monthly program for 10th-12th grade students to focus on building their Jewish identity, culminating with our Confirmation Service on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

*Kulam and Confirmation take place on the same dates as Better Together.

This year, all 8th-12th graders have the opportunity to participate in a trip to Los Angeles, May 15-17, 2026.

Class Trips

8th-12th Grade Los Angeles Trip

Our 8th-12th graders alternate years with trips to Los Angeles and San Francisco. During the jampacked and fun weekend to Los Angeles, we celebrate Shabbat at Beit T'Shuvah, visit the Museum of Tolerance, hang out at the beach, and there is even time to fit in a visit to Universal Studios.

8th-12th Grade San Francisco Trip

Our 8th-12th graders alternate years with trips to Los Angeles and San Francisco. During the unique trip to San Francisco, we visit the Contemporary Jewish Museum, visit some of San Francisco's historic Jewish spaces, and more!

10th-12th Grade Washington, D. C. L'taken Trip

Our 10th-12th graders have the unique opportunity to learn about Jewish values, social justice, and political action. With 10th-12th graders from TDHS we travel to Washington DC participate in L’Taken. The program exposes high school students to a variety of public policy issues, guides them to explore the Jewish values surrounding these issues and teaches them the skills to be an effective social justice advocate. The weekend culminates as the teens meet with members of Congress to share their views on social justice topics. More information about L’Taken can be found here.

9th-12th Grade Youth Group

BTY (B'nai Torah Youth) is our 9th-12th grade youth group where teens can have fun and be Jewish together. BTY is active and thriving in the TBT community, with regular events, social gatherings, and service opportunities. BTY provides our TBT teens with opportunities to engage in leadership to help grow our youth presence at TBT. We have monthly gatherings that we’re currently holding virtually, including lounge nights and Havdalah events.

8th-12th Grade Madrichim Program

Our 8th-12th graders are invited to participate in our madrichim program as teaching assistants for our PreK-7th grade classes on Saturdays from 9am - 12pm. Madrichim in 8th-10th grades receive community service credit and a small stipend. Madrichim in 11th-12th grades can choose either community service credit and stipend or hourly pay.

URJ Camp Kalsman

URJ Camp Kalsman is the Union for Reform Judaism’s camp right here in Washington! Located in Arlington, WA. Camp Kalsman offers overnight programs for children grades 2-11. Camp Kalsman’s 300 beautiful acres offer a great balance of education and recreation. Campers learn new skills and hone existing ones in athletic, aquatic, artistic, and nature programs. Camp Kalsman practices active Jewish education, which incorporates Judaism into many different activities. A summer at Kalsman is an unforgettable religious, cultural, recreational, and emotional experience; it is the place for a summer of fun, friendships of a lifetime, and an unparalleled Jewish experience. Camp Kalsman is the premiere Jewish camp in the Pacific Northwest. We can’t wait to welcome you home this summer! Learn more about sessions for next summer.

URJ Mitzvah Corps

Mitzvah Corps connects Jewish teens with immersive social action opportunities across North America, Central America, and Israel. Alongside a group of committed peers and dedicated staff, volunteer with grassroots organizations that provide participants with unique hands-on experiences and a deeper understanding of the major issues facing their communities. Spend your summer building lifelong relationships while obtaining the skills to play an active role in making our world a better place. If you want to make a difference, Mitzvah Corps wants you! Get more information.

NFTY - North American Federation of Temple Youth