YAD Experience (7th–12th)

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Download YAD Experience Handbook & 2011–12 Calendar

The YAD Experience is Temple Beth Am's learning program for grades 7–12.

YAD means hand in Hebrew. When our teens participate in the YAD Experience, they learn about Judaism by experiencing it, hands on!  Our program combines the best of classroom-based and experiential education in a program that strengthens Jewish identity, spirituality, and community.

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YAD's Mission: To engage teens through experiential education, empower them to be knowledgeable, active members of the Jewish community, and create social experiences to have fun!

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Four core elements headline the experience:

• Teen Tuesday: A night for ALL teens to enjoy dinner, hang out, participate in classroom-based and informal learning complimented by social experiences!

• Youth Groups: Enjoy leadership opportunities, mitzvah projects, off-campus events, regional events and so much more!

• Tiyulim (Trips): Travel to Alabama, New York, Washington D.C., and Israel!

• Shabbatonim (Retreats): A day-long retreat that includes a prayer experience and informal programming with Temple Clergy and Youth Activities staff.

View Photos from Teen Tuesday Kickoff September 6, 2011

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Download the YAD Experience Program Guide

Register Online for the YAD Experience

Check the Beth Am Calendar of Events

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

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Youth Scholarship and Financial Assistance

The 2011–2012 Youth Activities Department (YAD) Scholarship Application is now available. This scholarship opportunity can be used toward Temple Beth Am Youth Department sponsored activities, Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) sponsored youth programs and other Jewish youth programs at the discretion of the review committee.

The deadline for a scholarship request is no later than 2 months prior to the start of the program your child will be attending.  All applications for summer programs are due by March 31, 2012. Contact Youth Activities Director Josh Laurence, 305.667.6667, ext. 145 for more information. 

Download YAD Scholarship Application

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