Youth Groups / Informal ED

Temple Israel Youth Groups

Temple Israel informal youth education programs provide an opportunity for Temple Israel's 2nd -12th grade students to make new friends and strengthen existing bonds within the temple community.

A central goal of the Youth Program is to offer a broad range of opportunities for Jewish learning in an inviting, fun and engaging environment.

Your child's health and safety are of utmost importance us. We ask that you submit all necessary forms and adhere to published deadlines for events. This will allow us to hire an adequate number of staff for events. Youth programs at Temple Israel maintain a ratio of one staff member for every 6-10 children depending on the age group. There will always be at least two staff members per event.

All youth events are accessible to those with special needs/disabilities. With advance notice, the youth department will provide 1-1 aides to accompany students on events when appropriate.

Scholarships are available for all of our programs. Youth funds exist in order to make our programs available to the entire Temple Israel youth community. Don't be shy, and please don't let financial concerns keep you away. Please contact Laura Abrasley for assistance.

Who are the Temple Israel Youth Groups?

QatanTY:   Grades 2 & 3
KefTY:      Grades 4 & 5
GadolTY:   Grades 6 & 7 
RYFTI:      Grades 8 - 12 (8th grade begins limited participation after New York Trip)

Who are the Youth Education Staff?

Naomi Sobel is the Youth Educator and oversees all Monday Night School, Passport to Israel, Madrachim (student teachers), and Youth programming at Temple Israel. You can email Naomi Sobel or call her at 617-566-3960 ext 126.

Tal Levine is the Qatanty Advisor. You can email Tal Levine.

Matt Lebovic is the advisor for both KefTY and GadolTY. You can email Matt Lebovic.

Mike Fishbein and Naomi Sobel, serve as the RYFTI Advisors. You can email eitherMichael Fishbein or Naomi Sobel.

Teens from RYFTI and the Madrichim Program serve as Assistant Advisors for QatanTY, KefTY and GadolTY.  They are important role models for the younger youth groups and assist in programming, staffing and promoting events.

Any of the advisors can be reached at (617) 566-3960, ext. 126, or by emailing Naomi Sobel.