JAMTY * JAMTY JR * COCHAVIM

Temple Beth Am’s Youth Department has something for every middle school and high school student plus something for those Religious School students in grades 3 through 5. Activities range from social, religious, cultural, to social action, and all are designed to provide Jewish young people with a way to stay connected to their Judaism through their B’nei Mitzvah and beyond. Youth programs provide younger members of the congregation with fun, educational, and social opportunities in a Jewish context! 

 
Joey Abrin is our Youth Director. He a graduate of Oakland University with a bachelors of Integrative Studies and a minor in Judaic Studies. He has been involved in Jewish organizations for the past 10 years; from synagogue committees to young adult boards. He is an alumnus of many youth groups and really enjoys programming for the youth. He also comes from a strong Jewish camping and Israel travel background.


 

JAMTY  is Temple Beth Am’s senior youth group. JAMTY is open to all teens in ninth through twelfth grades. JAMTY has two events a month such as beach parties, walk-a-thons, lock-ins and much more! JAMTY is affiliated with NFTY, the North American Federation of Temple Youth, the organization for youth groups in the Reform Movement. We are part of NFTY-STR (Southern Tropical Region). Teens from all over the STR get together for conventions a few times a year. These intense, incredible weekends teach leadership skills as well as connect teens and youth groups from throughout the region.  Find the most up to date pictures and event info on our Facebook page here.

JAMTY Jr.  is Temple Beth Am’s junior youth group., JAMTY Jr. is open to all youth in sixth through eighth grade. Featuring events such as lock-ins, lazertag, and visits to the water park, JAMTY Jr. is a great way for youth to stay connected to Judaism and to friends. NFTY holds a convention just for seventh and eighth graders in January called Hatikvah Kallah, which is a great opportunity for Jewish youth in middle school to meet others in the NFTY-STR region before going on to senior youth group. JAMTY Jr. is off to a great start and looking forward to more exciting events to come!  Find the most up to date pictures and event info on our Facebook page here.

COCHAVIM  is Hebrew for “stars”.  This youth group will allow students in grades 3-5 the opportunity to explore their surroundings. Fun and exciting monthly activities will give members the opportunity to spend time with their friends in a creative and fun Jewish environment.

Find out more about NFTY and NFTY-STR at NFTY.org

Just click on the downloadable Youth Group Membership Application Forms below.   Sign up for JAMTY before the school year begins (August 22) and pay last year’s rate of $36.

For more information on youth programs at Temple Beth Am, contact Joey Abrin at joseph.abrin@jewishpalmbeach.org  or the temple office at tba@templebetham.com .