Mission Statement
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The mission of Temple Israel’s Youth Department is to provide a social and education outlet for the Jewish youth, create opportunities for connections to the local and global Jewish community, and to promote the development of current and future Jewish leaders at Temple Israel.
*This mission statement was created by the TIWPTY Sr. 2008 – 2009 Board.
Imagine The Most Incredible Summer Of Your Life.
Hike, climb, discover, and explore with new friends from across the continent. Return home with endless personal accomplishments, meaningful memories and stories you’ll never forget.
NFTY Does Teen Travel Better Than Anyone!
Since 1958, thousands of families have chosen NFTY for more than a promise of a thrilling summer. NFTY programs have transformed nearly 30,000 young people by turning a spark of interest into a summer of exciting challenges, wonderful new friends, and a lifelong involvement with Judaism. More than 350 synagogues, 19 youth regions, numerous Jewish camps, Jewish Federations and communities annually turn to NFTY to provide the ultimate teen travel experience.
Unique Integrated Travel and Learning
Curriculum Designed Especially for our Teens:
• Exciting days and fully programmed evenings • Highly qualified Reform Jewish group leaders • The single thread that binds together the panels of your Jewish life • A once in a lifetime chance to spend a summer in Israel with your peers
Please contact Julie at 833-8421 to learn about the different Israel programs that NFTY offers.
Summer Jewish Experiences
Our congregation offers scholarship funds toward summer experiences such as attending Jewish camps and youth trips to Israel. We make every effort to insure that no one will be excluded from important summer experiences that will help strengthen their Jewish identity and create lasting Jewish memories solely because of finances. Past funding has come through the generosity of our Brotherhood, and the Youth Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact Julie Marsh at Temple.
Camp Coleman...Grades 3 - 12
Youth in grades 3-12 can take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity to combine the excitement of outdoor activities with Jewish living. The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), the umbrella of the Reform Movement, operates 12 outstanding summer camps throughout the country. Camp Coleman is our regional camp. From generation to generation, enriching Jewish lives since 1964, URJ Camp Coleman allows our children to live a wholly Jewish life while at camp. Campers can experience Jewish culture and tradition while in a safe, challenging and fun environment. In a natural setting, campers are given the opportunity to explore their Judaism. Coleman provides a creative setting for Jewish living and learning, through camp programming. At Camp Coleman campers and staff can develop lifelong friendships.
Kutz Camp Leadership Institute...Grades 9 - 12
The leadership academy is a unique program built to exclusively serve the needs and interests of high school students (applicants must be entering 9th through 12th grades). It takes place in a college campus environment at a camp in Warwick, New York. Teens from across North America, Israel and Europe come together in an informal environment of experiencing and learning. From boating to photography to creative worship services, a summer at Kutz provides a total Jewish social experience and will leave you with outstanding friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. For further information on the programs listed here or another NFTY summer program, please contact me and I will be happy to help you get a wonderful Jewish summer experience.
Julie Marsh
Interim Youth Director
