BCTY

BCTY (BARRINGTON COMMUNITY TEMPLE YOUTH) PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY for Jewish teens to meet and socialize while creating their own Jewish identity. BCTY engages in events and activities both at Temple Habonim and in the community. In the past BCTY has led successful movie nights, open mic nights, “THB Talks” and Hanukkah parties. Importantly, BCTY members participate in social action projects in greater Rhode Island.

BCTY is part of NFTY NE  (North American Federation of Temple Youth in the Northeast Area), a national organization that brings together Jewish teens to inspire participation in community building, social justice, and Jewish learning. BCTY connects via a group chat and other social media, including an instagram page (@barringtontempleyouth.) If you are interested in joining, please contact our Youth Group Advisor Danielle Friedman. 

“BCTY is a way for the youth of the community to have a voice”
— Max J.K.
“BCTY means to me that I can find a strong sense of community and gives teens a platform to make THB a better place”
— Sydney D.
“BCTY is a fun way for temple youth to contribute to our community”
— Gabe L.
“BCTY is an amazing way for the youth to connect and do meaningful things in and out of the community”
— Xan M.M.
“BCTY means to me that people connect with each other”
— Sam W.
“BCTY is a wonderful group. We become a team and kind of make life better for everyone else. Without BCTY life might be less good”
— Eli H.
 
“BCTY is a fun and welcoming community, and a relaxing place to be on Sunday mornings”
— Rachel K.F.
“For me, BCTY is a place where I can connect with other people my age from Barrington”
— Talia J.K.
“BCTY is a way for me to connect to my Jewish identity and to have fun with my temple”
— Ellie B.
“It is a great way to stay connected with THB and to give back to the community”
— Elana S.
“BCTY is a wonderful collection of people with hearts full of care and love. Where a collective of people with similarities can all be together and spend time together. BCTY is a small temple family”
— Mimi K.
“As the youth group advisor of BCTY, I am honored to be the leader of such a great group of kids. BCTY strives to work hard, commit itself to Temple Habonim, and give back to the community, all while creating bonds and friendships that will last a lifetime”
— Danielle Friedman
 
“It’s a nice community”
— Simon R.
“BCTY is a place to make new friends and hang out with old ones”
— Zach W.
“BCTY is a good place for learning responsibilities while staying connected to Judaism and others”
— Chloe B.
“BCTY is a community of great people that I’m proud to be a part of! I love being able to stay part of the temple!”
— Sophie S.
“BCTY is a place where kids can share their thoughts. It’s fun and a continuation of our Jewish Journey after our Bar or Bat Mitzvahs. Go BCTY!”
— Caleb S.
“Being a part of BCTY means helping the community and being a part of a team”
— Joe G.

GENERAL SCHEDULE (September - May)

Sundays, 12 PM - 1 PM

Events as scheduled

BCTY BOARD 2019-2020

Xan Maddock-Mark  — President

Elana Sheinkopf — Vice President

Tyler Buka — Religious and Cultural Chair

Jason Buka — Treasurer

Sarah Jageler — Social Action Chair

Jared Silverman — Secretary

Max Jellinek-Knight — Social Media Chair

Talia Jellinek-Knight — Communications Chair

Asher Robbins — NFTY Representative

 
“BCTY for me is the feeling of satisfaction when you work with a group of great people to help your community”
— Jared S.
“BCTY does lots of fun stuff like bowling!”
— Jason B.
“BCTY allows me to continue to contribute and help make a difference in the world with other people as a community”
— Xiao M.M.
“BCTY is a way to connect with the temple and all the great people in it”
— Tyler B.
“BCTY is a way to learn what it means to be part of a team and to share responsibilities. It allows many of us to stay connected to Judaism in a way that is exciting and impactful”
— Sarah J.