Teen Travel at CBI
Have Values, Will Travel…
Once they hit High School, CBI teens (Religious School students and unenrolled teens alike) have the chance to pack their bags, stay up way too late bonding, and put their ethics into action with social justice-focused trips across the nation. Our CBI clergy, staff, and expert lay leaders (in conjunction with organizations like the Religious Action Center and Tzedek America ) arrange these life changing adventures each year for students in grades eight through twelve. While the destinations change each year, the community service and community building does not.
Recent years have seen our students
- Learning about immigrant justice at the Arizona/Mexico border
- Investigating Jewish history and impact in New York City
- Exploring wraparound support for unhoused communities in Los Angeles
- Lobbying their congressional representatives in Washington, DC
- Pursuing environmental activism in San Francisco
- and honoring historical struggles and ongoing work toward civil rights in Alabama and Mississippi.
Finances should never be a barrier for CBI members and families who are investing in their child’s Jewish education. With the generous support of the Roscoe and Debra Nelson and the Rosenfeld Family, we are able to offer scholarship support to families in our social justice travel for teens. If you are interested in receiving scholarship, please indicate this when you enroll or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to inquire.
Teen travel at CBI is open to all CBI teen members, regardless of their enrollment in Religious School programming.
Registration for—and details on—our trips for the 2025/2026 school is now open.
Shabbaton at the Coast
for 8th Grade
Friday, October 10 - Saturday, October 11
$180; click to register
Join CBI staff for a coastal Shabbaton! Rain or shine (or both… within the same half hour… this is the Oregon coast after all), students will enjoy games, treks, and build community at a beautiful house by the sea. This weekend away from it all will give students a chance to solidify friendships beyond our campus and be a fun sneak peek at all the excitement and adventure that CBI travel can offer in their high school years.
Social Justice in Los Angeles
for 9th Grade
Friday, December 5 – Sunday, December 7
$1,800; click to register
Ninth graders join Tzedek America for an immersive exploration of Los Angeles that weaves together vibrant Jewish life, iconic city landmarks, and a deep dive into the social issues shaping the city today. They’ll connect with local changemakers—from community organizers to small business owners—and see firsthand how people are building resilience and creating change. Along the way, they’ll enjoy the energy of places like Venice Beach and Hollywood while exploring what justice, identity, and community look like in real life.
L’Taken in Washington, D.C.
for 10th Grade
Friday, January 23 – Monday, January 26
$1,800; click to register
CBI sophomores put their values into action at this decades-old retreat in our nation’s capital. This trip goes beyond the tourist sites (though we hit those too), empowering teens advocate for the issues that truly matter to them, including Israel, the environment, reproductive rights, LGBTQ civil rights, church/state separation, international relations and more. This is an integral part of the Confirmation class and experience for all 10th graders.
Environmental Justice in the Bay Area
for 11th and 12th Grades
Friday, February 6- Sunday, February 8
$1,800; click to register
A three-day journey through Northern California explores where environmental justice, Indigenous land stewardship, and sustainable food systems converge. Students engage directly with the land—restoring habitats, supporting wildlife conservation, and learning from Indigenous leaders reclaiming and protecting ancestral territory. Guided hikes, farm-based learning, and community conversations reveal how environmental policy intersects with systemic inequality, and how food justice fuels cultural survival. Rooted in Jewish values and a shared commitment to justice, this immersive experience deepens understanding of the ties between people, land, and sustainability—and sparks action toward a more equitable future.
