Junior Jewish Educators 101 (8th-9th graders)
Description
Introducing Junior Jewish Educators, JCC East Bay’s new teen education program focused on training and nurturing successful and effective Madrichimot and leaders. Junior Jewish Educators will prepare teens to serve the Jewish community in our classrooms.

Structured much like a college internship practicum, JJE pairs meaningful and impactful training and education with hands-on, on-the-job experience. This program is geared towards students who intend to work as Madrichimot/CITs/Counselors at a Jewish organization and are looking for opportunities for deeper learning, skill building, and training.

For 8th graders, the program is open to students working in a Jewish communal setting and those looking to build skills to prepare for a new position when they enter high school.

For high school students, the program is open to students who currently hold roles in Jewish communal settings or will be starting a new role in the coming school year. While we have suggestions for where one might look for a work placement, we cannot guarantee work placements for students enrolling in the program. We recommend that students secure their work placement, or at least have a work placement in mind, before applying to the program.

Through high-quality training from experts in the field of Jewish education, students will gain professional skills, both for their current role as Madrichimot and for future employment opportunities; build their resumes for college, scholarship, and job applications; and deepen their connection to the Jewish community and their sense of Jewish identity. Depending on their work site/program, they may also gain volunteer or community service hours. All students will receive a Jewish Counselor and Leadership Training Certificate from the JCC.

This program runs once a month, starting with a 2 day retreat Aug 10/11 through closing ceremony on June 7th.

Cost: $850

If you have any questions, please reach out to Yafit Shriki Megidish, Chief Jewish Learning Officer, yafit.shrikimegidish@jcceastbay.org.
Location:
Berkeley
Dates:
8/10/2025 4:00 PM - 6/7/2026 6:00 PM
Time:
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Ages:
Ages 13 - 15
Cost:
$850.00
Availability:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 12/18/2026.