Better Together
Connecting Midrasha Teens and Senior Citizens

Become an intergenerational youth ambassador! Are you looking for ways to make a difference in our community? Teens and senior citizens from the East Bay who are members of our partner synagogues cultivate friendships and meaningful connections.

Midrasha's Better Together (B'yachad) intergenerational program is a hevruta (partnership) program between senior citizens and teens in our community. Better Together builds these connections through Jewish identity and heritage. This program is a journey and a powerful way to change the world through shared learning and growth.

Join us this year to connect, grow, and laugh.

Step 1:
Prepare Before Each Meeting

Teens will meet briefly before each intergenerational session to prep and discuss what they'd like to get out of and contribute during the session (about 30 minutes). We want each teen to be intentional and present with the senior citizens, so this prep time is crucial.

Step 2:
Have Meaningful Experiences With Elders

During these meetings, teens and senior citizens come together and utilize a variety of Jewish texts and resources that spark a meaningful discussion. This is an opportunity for teens to learn from another generation's perspective.

Step 3:
Leave With New Perspectives & Friendships

Not only do teens learn from the senior citizens, make new friends, and walk away with new perspectives and insights, but they also gain community service hours toward community service requirements.

Gain Community Service Hours

If you are in need of service hours, then this is a great opportunity for you to fulfill them. This project gives you hours toward community service requirements.

“Better Together broadens our capacity for empathy and cultivates a greater understanding of older generations.”

Averie Bleier

1 Meeting Per Month

Meet in person on Sunday afternoon or Monday evening according to your schedule.

For 8th - 12th Graders

So that everyone has the opportunity to participate in this unique and meaningful opportunity

Program Dates

Choose either:

Sundays

Mondays

August 13/24/25 2025

September 14/15, 2025
October 12/20, 2025
November 2/3, 2025
December 7, 2025
January 11/12, 2026
February 1/2, 2026
March 8/9, 2026
April 19/20, 2026
May 3/4, 2026 - Year End Celebration

Program Cost

The program fee is $250 for teens/$180 for senior citizens to cover program materials and snacks at in-person events. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.