Temple Beth Am

(Beth Am Federation of Temple Youth)

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BAFTY (Beth Am's Federation of Temple Youth) is our senior youth group for teens in 9th–12th grade, and is an integral element of the YAD Experience, the 7th–12th grade learning program at Temple Beth Am.

Through the YAD Experience, BAFTY is active in the Temple community and include social, educational, religious and cultural, social action and social justice-related components in their events.

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Guided by a board of its own members BAFTYites enjoy:

Meet Your 2011–2012 BAFTY Board

• Additional leadership opportunities.
• Mitzvah Projects.
• Exciting Off-Campus Events.
• Regional Events.
• Daily Access to the Youth Lounge.

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An important aspect of our programming is our membership with the Union for Reform Judaism's national youth movement; the North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY). NFTY is comprised of over 450 youth groups spanning the United States and Canada and are divided into geographical regions.

BAFTY is part of the Southern Tropical Region (NFTY-STR). As a member of NFTY-STR, BAFTY teens have the opportunity to meet other Jewish teens from around the state of Florida when they participate in regional events hosted by Temples in our region. Regional events are called Kallot and are held throughout the school year.

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To participate in BAFTY you must be enrolled in the YAD Experience. Register for the YAD Experience

Download the YAD Experience Program Guide

Check the Beth Am Calendar of Events for Youth Activities

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For more information about BAFTY and the YAD Experience, contact Josh Laurence, Director of Youth Programs, at 305.667.6667 ext. 145 or Jlaurence@tbam.org.