At Temple Shalom Emeth we have social and education programs for kids from crib to college.
  Click on the links below for more information.

• Temple Tots
• Tot Shabbat
• PreHebrew
• Religious School
• Confirmation
• Post Confirmation
• Jr Youth Group
• Sr Youth Group

Temple Tots
Fun and informal playgroup for kids through age 5. Contact Rabbi Abramson for more information.

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Tot Shabbat
Temple Shalom Emeth’s Shabbat Service for children ages 0-6 and their families (older siblings always welcome) with music, stories, crafts, songs, dancing and snacks! We hope that you and your child will join us for a fun and enriching program this year!
Tot Shabbat services take place Saturdays at 10:00 AM on the following dates:

Contact our Tot Shabbat coordinator, Judy Corwin for more information or to be added to the mailing list.

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PreHebrew
Pre-Hebrew provides a fantastic way to strengthen your 4 year old's Jewish identity, introduce your child to our traditions, observances, music, and explore Judaism in an age appropriate setting. The curriculum includes Jewish holidays, songs, bible stories, Sh'ma, and more. A weekly craft corresponds to holidays or themes for each class. As a parent, consider the benefits for your child. Pre-K offers a transition for children looking ahead to religious school. Your child will develop their awareness of Judaism in a very fun way, building on their Jewish identity.
Jill Murgo, experienced pre-school teacher, OFC certified, mother of three little kids, brings her enthusiasm and talents to our Pre-Hebrew class.
The class is open to children who are four years old by September 1, 2006
It meets on Sundays from 9:15 to 10:30 AM in the Little House (next to the temple).
For more information or to register, please contact Judy Corwin
Or write to Temple Shalom Emeth, 14 Lexington St, Burlington, 781-272-2351.

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Confirmation
Director: Rabbi Abramson
Our confirmation program meets on Monday evenings from 7-8pm for kids in grades 6-8. A three year program covers comparative religions, comparative Judaism and Holocaust and ethics. For more information or to register, please contact the Religious School committee chairperson, Lisa DiOrio.

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Post Confirmation
A post confirmation program is available for kids in 11th and 12th grade. For more information or to register, please contact Rabbi Abramson.

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Jr Youth Group
Advisor: Steve DiOrio
Jr. Youth Group provides kids in the 6th to 8th grade the opportunity to socialize and explore their Jewish identity with other kids in our temple community and around the New England region through social events, shul-in’s and programming. Junior youth group helps kids entering the most social time of their young lives to make connections to other Jewish kids- connections which can help keep them active in the temple community through their teen years.
There is normally one event per month on a Saturday evening or Sunday afternoon. The cost of events will vary, but except for a few “big” events, most events are kept at a moderate cost to allow everyone to participate. Following is a list of planned events for this year.

Click here to download a youth group application.

For more information or to register, contact Steve DiOrio.

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Sr Youth Group (SEFTY)
Advisor: Elana Klinger
SEFTY is a wonderful opportunity for teenagers to become more involved in their Jewish community, and to become comfortable with other Jewish teenagers in the Boston area. Having grown up participating in many Jewish youth group events in the Boston area, our advisor can persoinally attest to the positive experience a youth group provides.

So what is SEFTY?
SEFTY (Shalom Emeth Federation of Temple Youth) is Shalom Emeth’s chapter of NFTY (North American Federation of Temple Youth), the nation-wide Jewish youth group. SEFTY participants will have three to four opportunities throughout the school year to participate in a regional event with other NFTY youth groups. Events might include a night at another Temple, a ski trip, or a dance with Jewish teenagers from all over New England, or a weekend long event in another state. In addition to these regional events, there will be several opportunities for SEFTY participants to perform community service, take part in an event with another nearby youth group, or spend an afternoon or evening with SEFTY participants alone.

Many events will include services, and/or discussions based around a central Jewish theme. SEFTY will often meet at TSE to discuss upcoming events, plan social action events, and of course—socialize while eating pizza!

The event calendar is planned throughout the year by SEFTY members. To register or be on our email list, please contact Elana.

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