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Hello TBS/TBA Teens!(grades 8 and up) Are you ready for some winter-themed, rip roaring fun right here in Peabody?! Temple Beth Shalom and Temple B’nai Abraham Teens are going ice skating at the James McVann-Louis O’Keefe Skating Rink, which is right down the street from Temple Beth Shalom. We will have a quick Havdalah and pizza at the temple to conclude Shabbat and then head over to the rink. Want to see Dan Swartz fall on his butt many times? Then come to the event because that is bound to happen! When: February 2nd 5:30pm-8pm Where: Meet at Temple Beth Shalom at 5:30 Cost: $5 if you have ice skates, $10 if you will be renting ice skates Info: tbsandtba@gmail.com Daniel Swartz, Temple Beth Shalom and Temple B’nai Abraham Teen Director

2012 Madrichim Leadership Retreat Friday – Sunday, Sept. 28-30, 2012 Grades 8 – 12 at Camp Ramah, Palmer, MA   We are very excited to be offering this outstanding new collaborative program for Jewish teens of the North Shore! This Shabbaton, run by Prozdor, takes place at beautiful Camp Ramah in Palmer and features ropes course challenges, learning, sports, movies, kosher dining and more. Come join us for this first-of-its-kind leadership training weekend! THE WEEKEND AT-A-GLANCE Get to know other teens from around the North Shore through team-building, leadership development, Shabbat services, group challenges and social programming. Transportation will be provided from both Peabody and Marblehead. We will leave Friday Friday at 3:30 p.m. and return Sunday by 1:00 p.m. We hope you will choose to join us for this incredible opportunity made possible by a JFNS Community Innovation Grant and designed in conjunction with CSH, TBS, TBA, TEE, TNT, TS and NSTI. REGISTER & PAY ONLINE by Sept. 20th $125 per person covers transportation, all food and programming for the weekend. Payment can be made online or checks are payable to NSTI. Scholarships are available through TBA office. All participants MUST return downloadable forms to: NSTI, 4 Community Road, Marblehead, MA 01945 or via email: info@nsteeninitiative.org or … Continue reading →

Teens and parents, please make note of these upcoming events: Pre-Confirmation Madriach Program (for grades 8 and 9) Teens in our Madriach program will gain leadership skills through training sessions and hands-on experience in our classrooms and office. Next meeting: Sunday, December 11, 10 to 11 a.m. Also scheduled for January 22; February 12; March 18; and April 29. Rosh Hodesh: ‘It’s a Girl Thing’ (for girls, grades 8 and 9) We thank the Myerson family for hosting our introductory meeting in November. Next meeting: Sunday, December 11, 6 to 8 p.m. at the home of Susan and Michael Grant. Also scheduled for January 22; February 12; March 11; April 29; and May 20. ‘The Hub’ for Teens: Gonzo Judaism and the ‘Real Story’ of Hanukkah Monday, December 12, 6 to 8 p.m. at Temple B’nai Abraham. Register for this free discussion series through the North Shore Teen Initiative. Additional sessions are scheduled for March 18 (Temple Ahavat Achim, Gloucester) and April 30 (Cohen Hillel Academy, Marblehead). Confirmation Class (for grades 10, 11, 12) Classes with Rabbi Adler will meet twice a month leading to a Confirmation Graduation service in June. Starts Sunday, January 8, noon to 1:15 p.m. (lunch included). … Continue reading →