Machon Chai
Bar Mitzvah Club
Full-year schedule · Sunday & Wednesday groups
Sunday
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sukkah Hop Adventure
Food, friends, Sukkahs and a night on the move!
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Orientation Day
Boys + parents • Brunch, introductions and everything you need to know
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Jewish Identity The Neshama
Discover the Neshama — the Jewish spark at your core
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · TBA
Trip Day
BOWLING!
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
4,000 Years in 60 Minutes
The incredible story of the Jewish people — from Avraham until today
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Tefillin: Inside Out
What’s inside the boxes, why we wear them and how to wrap
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
How Tefillin Are Made
Go behind the scenes with a real Sofer and see the process up close
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Gratitude Challenge
Discover the Jewish approach to gratitude — then bake it forward
Sun, Nov 29, 2026 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Cracking the Chanukah Story
Heroes, miracles, menorahs and the real story behind Chanukah
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
BMC Chanukah Bash
Lights, food, games and a full-on Chanukah celebration
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · TBA
Trip Day
ACTIVATE!
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
From Birth to 120
The Jewish milestones that shape a lifetime
Sun, Jan 3, 2027 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Torah: How It All Began
Sinai, Revelation and what really happened when we received the Torah
Sun, Jan 10, 2027 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Torah: More Than a Book
Discover the Oral Torah and how Jewish law actually works
Sun, Jan 10, 2027 · TBA
Trip Day
TUBING!
Sun, Jan 17, 2027 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
You Be the Judge!
Real-life dilemmas. Jewish wisdom. You decide the case.
Sun, Jan 24, 2027 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Discover Your Roots
Explore your family story and uncover the generations behind you
Sun, Jan 31, 2027 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Kosher: Fact or Fiction?
Bust the myths and discover what keeping kosher is really about
Sun, Feb 7, 2027 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Kosher Shopping Challenge
Hit the supermarket and put your kosher knowledge to the test
Sun, Feb 21, 2027 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Shabbat Unplugged
Discover what makes Friday night and Shabbat completely different
Sun, Mar 7, 2027 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Build Your Shabbat
Create something special to bring the Shabbat experience home
Sun, Mar 21, 2027 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Meet the Community Heroes
Discover the people and organizations making our community stronger
Sun, Apr 4, 2027 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Mission: Chesed
Get out there and make a real difference in the community
Sun, Apr 4, 2027 · TBA
Trip Day
Topic details to be announced
Sun, Apr 11, 2027 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Ultimate Seder Experience
Taste, question, explore and master the Pesach Seder
Sun, May 2, 2027 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Never Forget and Never Stop
Understanding the Holocaust through courage, faith and Jewish survival
Sun, May 2, 2027 · TBA
Trip Day
A meaningful Holocaust learning experience and museum visit
Sun, May 9, 2027 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Heroes of Israel
Meet the people who protect Israel and explore what their service means
Sun, May 16, 2027 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Israel: Our Story, Our Home
Explore the land, people and connection at the heart of Jewish identity
Thu, May 27, 2027 · 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Mother & Son / Challah Bake
Bake together, connect and celebrate one of life's most important bonds
Sun, Jun 6, 2027 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Celebration Event
Celebrate the friendships, experiences and accomplishments of an incredible year
Wednesday
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sukkah Hop Adventure
Food, friends, Sukkahs and a night on the move!
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Orientation Day
Boys + parents • Brunch, introductions and everything you need to know
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · TBA
Trip Day
BOWLING!
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Jewish Identity The Neshama
The core - What makes you...YOU?!
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
4,000 Years in 60 Minutes
The incredible story of the Jewish people — from Avraham until today
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Tefillin: Inside Out
What’s inside the boxes, why we wear them and how to wrap
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
How Tefillin Are Made
Go behind the scenes with a real Sofer and see the process up close
Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
The Gratitude Challenge
Discover the Jewish approach to gratitude — then bake it forward
Wed, Dec 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Cracking the Chanukah Story
Heroes, miracles, menorahs and the real story behind Chanukah
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · TBA
Trip Day
ACTIVATE!
Wed, Dec 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
BMC Chanukah Bash
Lights, food, games and a full-on Chanukah celebration
Wed, Dec 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
From Birth to 120
The Jewish milestones that shape a lifetime
Wed, Jan 6, 2027 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Torah: How It All Began
Sinai, Revelation and what really happened when we received the Torah
Sun, Jan 10, 2027 · TBA
Trip Day
TUBING!
Wed, Jan 13, 2027 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Torah: More Than a Book
Discover the Oral Torah and how Jewish law actually works
Wed, Jan 20, 2027 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
You Be the Judge!
Real-life dilemmas. Jewish wisdom. You decide the case.
Wed, Jan 27, 2027 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Discover Your Roots
Explore your family story and uncover the generations behind you
Wed, Feb 3, 2027 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Kosher: Fact or Fiction?
Bust the myths and discover what keeping kosher is really about
Wed, Feb 10, 2027 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Kosher Shopping Challenge
Hit the supermarket and put your kosher knowledge to the test
Wed, Feb 24, 2027 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Shabbat Unplugged
Discover what makes Friday night and Shabbat completely different
Wed, Mar 10, 2027 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Build Your Shabbat
Create something special to bring the Shabbat experience home
Wed, Mar 24, 2027 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Meet the Community Heroes
Discover the people and organizations making our community stronger
Sun, Apr 4, 2027 · TBA
Trip Day
Topic details to be announced
Wed, Apr 7, 2027 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mission: Chesed
Get out there and make a real difference in the community
Wed, Apr 14, 2027 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Ultimate Seder Experience
Taste, question, explore and master the Pesach Seder
Sun, May 2, 2027 · TBA
Trip Day
A meaningful Holocaust learning experience and museum visit
Wed, May 5, 2027 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Never Forget and Never Stop
Understanding the Holocaust through courage, faith and Jewish survival
Wed, May 12, 2027 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Heroes of Israel
Meet the people who protect Israel and explore what their service means
Wed, May 19, 2027 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Israel: Our Story, Our Home
Explore the land, people and connection at the heart of Jewish identity
Thu, May 27, 2027 · 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Mother & Son / Challah Bake
Bake together, connect and celebrate one of life's most important bonds
Sun, Jun 6, 2027 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Celebration Event
Celebrate the friendships, experiences and accomplishments of an incredible year