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Youth Activities for Grades 3-12
The Harry Kraft Youth Department (includes TE Teens and USY) offers exciting social, spiritual, and educational programming. Our events occur both in and out of the synagogue synagogue, such as teen Shabbat dinners, pre-Chanukah dance party, splatter room, Chinese food night, escape room, Red Sox game, lounge nights, Purim Carnival, movie night, adventure park and more! One highlight program is our teen Israel trip, returning winter of 2023! We currently have over 200 members in our TE Teens program and an additional 80+ youth who participate in our other activities. For a full list of our upcoming programs, please click here!
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Conflict in Context: Unpacking Israel and Palestine
May 15, 20, and 29 // 8:00 – 9:00pm
SPECIAL VIRTUAL SERIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
No background or prior knowledge required to attend!
The war between Israel and Hamas is the first major conflict in the region that today’s young people have ever known, and has led to complicated feelings about the relationship between Israel, America, and American Jews that are only compounded by the current social media environment.
Teens will join world-class faculty from the Shalom Hartman Institute to hear clear and concise explanations of this difficult moment, including the history of the conflict, the origins of the current crisis, and the realities of Israeli society today and tomorrow. We will ask hard questions, explore conflicting narratives, and address the most pressing issues facing young people today as we grapple with the new reality that confronts Israelis, Palestinians, and American Jews. No matter what your knowledge level or background, this series is for you!
Presented by the Shalom Hartman Institute in partnership with UJA Federation New York
Register HereHow can Parents get involved?
- Learn more about our amazing Youth programs offered and share with your kids
- Register your kids for the Youth Department. Registration is available online in the fall and throughout the year.
- Sign up your kids for events!
- Encourage your children to hang out in the Solomon Youth lounge before Religious School.
- Be a part of the Youth Council and help strategize and implement our youth engagement programs and philosophy.
Jewish camp and Israel trip funding available
At Temple Emanuel we are fortunate to be able to provide assistance for those families that may benefit from additional funding for Jewish summer camp, Israel or USY trips. We do not want finances to be an obstacle for children to have amazing experiences in a Jewish context. Message or call Jill Matusow at (617) 558-8112 or email Howard Greene.