Youth
Youth
Social, cultural, and volunteer programs are an important part of our non-school youth activities. Congregation Olam Tikvah is proud to have an active population of youths, and we offer a wide variety of programs to engage elementary age children through high schoolers.
Youth Groups
Shabbat Morning
Many OT teens lead services and read Torah and/or Haftarah throughout the year!
Yad Award
Teens who read a minimum of 18 Torah aliyot by the time they graduate high school are recognized by the congregation with the Yad Award and presented with a unique hand-crafted yad.
Babysitting
OT teens (7th grade and older) are welcome to join our Shabbat babysitting team to help make Shabbat fun for our youngest members! Contact Debra Beland Ackerman at dbeland@olamtikvah.org to sign up.
Experience Israel
Olam Tikvah’s Experience Israel Program provides an incentive for all teens to take an in-depth trip to Israel during or immediately following their high school years. To learn more about the program and apply for a subsidy, download the FAQ and application.
Graduates

Mazal Tov to Olam Tikvah's amazing high school and college graduates!
For a list of 2025 high school and college graduates click here.
Wed, January 14 2026
25 Tevet 5786
Today's Calendar
| Shacharit : 8:15am |
| Mishnah Class : 9:15am |
| There are Always More Jewish Authors! : 7:15pm |
: 8:00pm |
Tomorrow's Calendar
: 12:00pm |
: 8:00pm |
Friday Night
| Candle Lighting : 4:54pm |
: 6:15pm |
Shabbat Day
: 9:30am |
: 10:00am |
| Havdalah : 6:03pm |
Happening at OT
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 14 , 2026There are Always More Jewish Authors!
Wednesday, Jan 14th 7:15p to 9:00p
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 18 , 2026Festivals of Light: How Jewish Chanukah and Hindu Diwali Illuminate Our Lives
Sunday, Jan 18th 3:00p to 5:00p
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 18 , 2026Rosh Chodesh Singing Circle
Sunday, Jan 18th 8:00p to 8:30p
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 19 , 2026Men's Club Football Watch Party
Monday, Jan 19th 7:30p to 9:00p
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 21 , 2026There are Always More Jewish Authors!
Wednesday, Jan 21st 7:15p to 9:00p
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