2026-27 Enrollment is Now Open!
We are thrilled to open enrollment for the 2026-27 school year, which will include a variety of unique and meaningful Jewish learning opportunities and experiences for teens in grades 8-12.
On this page you will find information about the two components of J-LOFT: The bi-weekly Meetups and our immersive Travel Programs.
J-LOFT operates on a Membership Model, under which families are asked to pay an annual membership fee, which includes access to all the bi-weekly Meetups, as well as highly subsidized rates for all of J-LOFT’s Travel Programs. The membership fee differs between families who are affiliated with one of J-LOFT’s synagogues, and those who are not.
J-LOFT affiliated synagogues include:
Temple Beth Am (Framingham), Congregation Beth El (Sudbury), Temple Beth Sholom (Framingham), B’nai Torah MetroWest (Wayland), and Congregation Or Atid (Wayland).
Program Menu
The Meetups are where all J-LOFT students come together for an evening of fun, learning, friendships, great food, and inspiration. The Meetups take place twice a month, on Sunday nights, from 6-8:30pm at Congregation Beth El in Sudbury (with specific Meetups happening off-site).
Each Meetup includes of:
- Delicious dinner
- Classes and electives
- Dessert and time to socialize
Classes and electives include:
- Jewish Sci-Fi
- Herbal Jewish Wisdom
- Food and Environmental Justice
- Jewish Identify in Literature and Film
- Teen Studio
- The Secret of Jewish Humor
- What’s the Story with Israel?
In addition to classes, some Meetups include special activities, such as:
- Stand up and improv night with comedian and advocate Pam Schuller.
- Overcoming stress and anxiety with Bamidbar Therapy.
- Musical workshop with the Afro-Semitic Experience.
- Hanukkah “Pub Trivia”.
- Passover cooking workshop.
- Sustainability from a Jewish perspective with Dayenu.
Age Group
- Grades 8 – 12
Cost
- Free for all J-LOFT Members
The Shabbaton is J-LOFT’s newest program, and according to some – the most fun!
All J-LOFT students are invited to a weekend getaway filled with game, food, downtime with friends, and plenty of memorable moments.
Program Dates
- Friday-Sunday, November 13-15, 2026.
Age Group
- Grades 8-12
Cost
- $225 early-bird, then $275
J-LOFT will be sending a group of up to 8 students to the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism’s L’Taken Social Justice Seminar – a three-day event designed to help Jewish teens discover their power to be an effective advocate & a voice for justice in the nation’s capital. It’s informative, educational, and so much fun, with lots of time to explore D.C. and make friends from across North America!
Program Dates
- L’taken Seminar – January 22-25, 2027
Age Group
- Grades 10 and 11
Cost
- $800 early-bird, then $950, plus airfare (~$200).
In this NEW travel program, students will travel to Berlin, Germany, and Krakow, Polad, to learn about pre-WWII Jewish life in these European Metropolitans, as well as visit Holocaust-related historical sites and exhibits, including Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Program Dates
- April 2027 (exact dates TBD)
Age Group
- 12th Graders
Cost
- $3,700 early-bird, then $4,100. Airfare not included.
We are thrilled to offer this new and unique opportunity for the first time in the winter of 2027. The service trip includes 5 days of volunteering at “habitat-style” projects and exploring the wonderful city of Portland, OR.
Program Dates
- February 2027 (during school vacation)
Age Group
- Grades 8-9
Cost
- $1,800 early-bird,then $2,000. Airfare not included.
Registration
- Early-bird deadline: August 1, 2026.
Online Enrollment
Please note: We have recently changed our payment service from PayPal to Zeffy, which offers 0% fees for non-profits. When you submit your payment, you can decide if you wish to make a small contribution to Zeffy, or simply change the amount to $0.
