For over 50 years, The Epstein School has been the gathering place for Jewish teens in CNY.

Join us.

Shalshelet.

Are you a madrich/ah for SCHS or your congregational Sunday school? If so, you may be eligible for a stipend for your work with our community’s youngest members from The Epstein School.

A Teen Taste of Israel.

Would you like to travel to Israel with your friends from Epstein? All students who begin learning at Epstein in 8th grade are eligible for the Teen Taste of Israel trip which is sponsored by generous donors and a fund at the Jewish Community Foundation of CNY. This heavily endowed trip is a fantastic way to deepen your connection with the Land.

College Visits, Hillel Style.

Juniors and Seniors are eligible to visit regional colleges with the Hillel tour program. Students travel together to at least two colleges each year with vibrant Jewish communities, spend time with Jewish college students, enjoy a campus tour through a Jewish lens, and eat a meal together on campus.

SUPA: Hebrew 101.

Want to earn 4 college credits while learning Hebrew? Juniors and Seniors can by taking the SUPA: Hebrew 101 course at Epstein. Brand new for 2023-2024, students will learn to read without vowels and master elementary vocabulary. Students will learn during both class periods as well as two meetings per month outside of Epstein (one on zoom, one in person). Homework is required.

Torah Lishma.

Make lifelong friends. Continue your Jewish education and delve into 3,500 years of Jewish texts. Classes at Epstein are challenging and engaging. Plus, you get to spend time with your friends, and learn from outstanding faculty. NEW for 2023-2024: Juniors & Seniors can earn 4 SUPA credits at Epstein!.

Building Community.

Are you one of a few Jewish students at your school? Come and join Epstein, where you won’t be in the minority. Celebrate holidays in fun and meaningful ways; learn with your Jewish friends from amazing teachers.