Come one, come all for the Boulder Jewish Teen Initiative’s (BJTI) Chanukah Celebration on Wednesday, December 11.
Read More »Annika Uncovers the Joy of Shabbat
"I find that when I’m baking it’s restful and I think that’s one of the most important parts of Shabbat."
Read More »Annika’s Adventures in the Adventure B’nai Mitzvah Class
Annika Aumentado became a Bat Mitzvah on July 13, 2019 with the Adventure B'nai Mitzvah Class. In this essay, called a D'var Shana, she shares her reflections on her year filled with challenge and growth.
Read More »D’var Shana: Reflections on My Year Becoming a Bat Mitzvah with the Adventure Rabbi
Maddie Wittenberg recently became a Bat Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism. In this essay, she reflects on her year of study.
Read More »BJTI Seeking Teen Leaders for 2019-20
BJTI's Teen Advisory Board provides an amazing opportunity for teens to gain leadership experience, meet other teens from across the county, and plan innovative programming for their peers.
Read More »D’var Shana by Eliza Serlen
As part of their Bat Mitzvah or Bar Mitzvah ceremony, graduates of Adventure Judaism's Adventure B'nai Mitzvah class are asked to write a Dvar Shana, thoughts about the year. Eliza Serlen became a Bat Mitzvah on June 15, 2019 and this is her D'var Shana.
Read More »Boulder Jewish Teen Initiative Survey for Denver/Boulder Jewish Teens
The Boulder Jewish Teen Initiative (BJTI) is collecting information on how teens living in Boulder and Denver think about Jewish life and their Jewish teen programs.
Read More »Continue Your Teen’s Jewish Learning with BJTI’s NaviG8 Program for 8th Graders!
The focus of NaviG8 is on raising teens to become Jewish adults through education, by building a strong Jewish peer group, and developing steady relationships with mentors.
Read More »Make PB&Js at Sunday’s J-Serve – National Jewish Day of Service
This Sunday is National Jewish Day of Service, and Boulder Jewish Teen Initiative, BBYO, Jewish Student Connection, the Joyce Zeff Israel Study Tour, and others will be hosting a J-Serve, Jewish Teens Serving the World event.
Read More »BJTI Reprises Popular “Chopped” Challenge for Chanukah
Boulder Jewish Teen Initiative at the JCC is celebrating Chanukah with a challenge this year: take on our mystery baskets and see if you have what it takes to be a maven in the kitchen!
Read More »Teens: Come Roll with Us — Join BJTI for the Annual Sushi in the Sukkah
Boulder Jewish Teen Initiative invites you to celebrate Sukkot with us on Friday, September 28th at the Boulder JCC.
Read More »UpStart Launches Colorado Teen Fellowship
UpStart Colorado’s Teen Fellowship will open its applications to Jewish high school students with an appetite for creating change, openness to feedback, and a commitment to collaboratively pursuing an idea that will inspire their community.
Read More »Is Your Teen Daughter Uninterested in Summer Camp?
Jewish UnCamp is for independent-thinking Jewish high school girls, 16-19 years old. Find out more!
Read More »Denver/Boulder Jewish Teen Initiative Receives New Funding
Initiative to engage more Denver and Boulder teens in Jewish programs receives new funding after report shows positive outcomes. Rose Community Foundation and Jim Joseph Foundation awarding a total of more than $2.1 million so local organizations can continue teen engagement efforts.
Read More »Register Now for Adventure Rabbi Teens
The Adventure Rabbi Teen Group is back for a 4th year of amazing programming, building friendships, and having lots of fun!
Read More »Adventure Rabbi Teens Ready for Year 4
The Adventure Rabbi Teen Group is back for a 4th year of amazing programming, building friendships, and having lots of fun!
Read More »Teens: The Big Deal Bowling
The Big Deal presents Neon Bowling for teens at the UMC on April 22nd!
Read More »Teens: BJTI Annual Ski Day
We will be spending the morning hitting the runs then join together for lunch, ride to the top for a quick Shechayanu and enjoy each other’s company the rest of the afternoon on the mountain.
Read More »Tech Teens: Get Some Volunteer Hours
As Tech Teens we will meet and connect with senior residents while helping out with various tech needs.
Read More »Parashat Vayetzei: Teen Dvar Torah
We are pleased to share Mikael Steinman's dvar torah from his recent bar mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem on Parashat Vayetzei.
Read More »Hundreds of ‘Gamechangers’ Across the World to Celebrate an Unforgettable Shabbat with Jewish Teens
From the United States to the Balkans to Argentina and everywhere in between, more than 500 local BBYO chapters in hundreds of communities across 20 countries will take part in BBYO’s Global Shabbat 2016.
Read More »Adventure B’nai Mitzvah Class Informational Meeting
Perhaps you've heard the buzz about the Adventure Rabbi's innovative Bar and Bat Mitzvah training program and want to know more...
Read More »Teens: Chillin’ with the Tribe
Join us for some FREE coffee/tea/or light snack at East Simpson.
Read More »Tech Teens: Special Edition!
Teens: join BJTI as we help the masses learn how to wish their adorable grandchildren a happy holiday and earn community service hours!!
Read More »Teens: The Big Deal Presents: Sushi in the Sukkah
What better way to enjoy Sukkot than with FREE Hapa Sushi at the JCC Sukkah!
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