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*by completing this form this form you are formally enrolling your teen in the Teen Program at
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Temple Sinai Teen Program
SORTY Membership
SORTY – Sinai of Roslyn Temple Youth Group is the premier social, Jewish and service-oriented teen experience on Long Island, featuring exciting social, Jewish and community service based events 1-2 times a month along with other exclusive teen experiences. JCC? BBYO? Eat your heart out! Events are announced regularly– planned for teens BY teens!
Become an official SORTY member and enjoy....
VIP access to all the fun--priority access to events and trips with limited spots.
Discounted Prices & Priority Registration: Enjoy discounts and priority registration for trips and major ticketed events.
*Membership is included with all other official programs listed below* Purchased separately: Early Bird Price: $25 Regular Price: $50
Temple Sinai Teen Program
SORTY Leadership Team & Academy
[FOR ELECTED SORTY LEADERSHIP TEAM 2025-2026 ONLY]
SORTY Leadership Team elected officials [elected in May 2025] are the driving force in planning and executing events for their peers in areas including social engagement, religious and cultural involvement, social action, and more. As a Leadership Team member, you'll develop leadership and hands-on project management skills while working closely with like-minded teens and mentors. Interested in running for election for next year’s team? Email Dina!
PLUS SORTY Leadership Team Training Academy
[REQUIRED for all Elected Leadership Team Members]:
SORTY Leadership Team’s supplemental leadership development program required for all of our elected SORTY Leadership Team Members which includes skill building and team-building experiences throughout the year.
Leadership Team Meetings: Select Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 on zoom, 6:30-8pm in Person
Executive Board (Presidents & VPs) meets 2x a Month- once on zoom, once in person.
Full Leadership Team (Directors) meet every other month in person *dependent on teams and position.
*Elected Members receive all important dates in their Leadership Training Institute Packets, including dates of all required Leadership Academy Sessions
Early bird price: $525 Regular Price: $550
Temple Sinai Teen Program
STARBUCKS HOURS
Temple Sinai Teen Program
~NEW~ Baking With Bubbies
Once a month, join us for a warm and welcoming afternoon of challah baking, Jewish cooking, and cultural exploration. Every other session will feature a special guest “Bubbie” from our congregation who will share one of her cherished family recipes, along with stories of how food has shaped her Jewish identity and connected generations. Together, we’ll roll, knead, taste, and learn —blending hands-on cooking with meaningful Jewish learning and tradition. Come discover how the flavors of our heritage nourish both body and soul, while building connections across the generations.
Join us for an eye-opening monthly mitzvah experience serving those experiencing food insecurity and homelessness on the streets of NYC. Together we’ll prepare bagged meals and hygiene kits while learning about the Jewish values that drive our work, legislative policy that affect the people we work with, and more. We’ll then deliver these meals and kits directly to people in need in a supervised, safe, and meaningful experience.
Earn up to 40 Hours of Community Service! Saturdays 5:30-10pm Meets 1x a month
Bring joy to housing-insecure youth currently residing in homeless shelters across NY through monthly fun, social and educational activities. In alternating sessions, we’ll learn about the systemic issues that impact those affected, and participate in other community service opportunities that benefit them. Join us for this hands-on and educational experience that makes a real difference.
PLUS, earn up to 25 hours of Community Service!
Sundays 12:00-3:00pm
Meets 1-2x a month
Dates: 9/7 (co-creation session 12-2pm), 10/5, 11/2, 12/7, 1/25, 3/29 4/26, 5/3 end of year off site
Early bird price: $525 Regular Price: $550
Temple Sinai Teen Program
INTERNSHIP & ProfessionalSkillsAcademy
At Temple Sinai, teens have the unique opportunity to gain real work experience in our Internship program. Create your own schedule to work 1-2 hours a week. Monday through Thursday between 3-7pm, in an area of the synagogue of your choice, from Social Media and Communications, to Religious School, Security, and more!
PLUS, you’ll get PAID to do it (just like any real job).
Interns can receive a stipend of $300 for their first year working 25 hours, 2nd year Interns receive a stipend of $400 for a second set of 25 hours.
**ALL interns are REQUIRED to be registered for Professional Skills Academy** Join us once a month to learn real and tangible professional skills needed for your internship experience. THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO POST- B’NAI MITZVAH 7 GRADERS th
Select Mondays 5-7pm Meets 1x a Month
Dates: 9/8 Orientation and Open House, 10/5 Zoom Check-in (Sunday), 10/27, 11/10, 12/8, 1/11 Zoom Check-in (Sunday), 2/9, 3/9, 4/27
Early bird price: $525 Regular Price: $550
Temple Sinai Teen Program
Confirmation Class
Our 10th grade students explore modern issues through the lens of ancient texts, tackle life’s big questions and engage in critical conversations with Rabbi White and Rabbi Schachter. Participants are also encouraged to attend an extended weekendlong Jewish Identity and Community Service experience over MLK Weekend with us on January 16th-19 in continuation of the critical conversations we’ll have each week together. The confirmation program culminates in a meaningful Confirmation Ceremony and celebration, where each of our confirmands will have the opportunity to share their reflections with our community.
Temple Sinai Teen Program ~NEW ~ Confirmation 2.0 Teen Israel Seminar ft. iGive
We invite our past Confirmation students to take the next step in their critical learning with us as we explore various aspects of Israeli culture, history, and current events in a relaxed and open environment here at Temple Sinai. Ask the questions you’ve always been wondering, and workshop difficult conversations and experiences related to Israel. This initiative offers a unique platform for honest, safe and respectful dialogue and opportunity to deepen your understanding and love of Israel.
PLUS be a part of our featured iGive: Israel Intergenerational Giving Circle Experience: Over a 2-3 special sessions, our Teen Israel Experience participants will partner with adults in our community to connect through philanthropy, storytelling, and shared values, all centered on our connections to Israel.
Sundays 3-5pm
Meets 1x a month in person
Dates: 11/2, 12/7, 1/11, 3/29, 4/19
8th &9th graders join us in New Orleans, Louisiana for a weekend full of Southern culture and community service.
Service Learning & Cultural Adventure March 20 -23 , 2026 th rd SPOTS ARE LIMITED! More details will come out later in September. But you can save your spot now with your $500 deposit at bit.ly/SinaiNOLA26
NEW 10th-12 Grade th
PHILLY Jewish American Identity & MLK Day Service Adventure! January 16th-19 (MLK Weekend) th
We’re changing things up and taking our 10th12 graders on a super fun adventure to Philadephia, PA! Have a blast with your friends, see some interesting sites, and earn 15 hours of community service too! th
SPOTS ARE LIMITED!
More details will come out later in September. But you can save your spot now with your $500 deposit at bit.ly/SinaiPhillyTeenTrip26
