Y'ladim BaTeva
Outdoor Jewish Learning for Kids
Y'ladim BaTeva (Children in Nature) is an alternative Jewish education program that seeks to foster an inclusive and spiritual community of children and families by cultivating a positive Jewish identity with a strong connection to nature and a sense of individual and collective responsibility.
Y’ladim BaTeva nurtures, inspires, and empowers children and their families by immersing them in joyful outdoor learning experiences, connecting them with nature and Jewish values and traditions, and engaging them in acts of justice.
Learn more about Y'ladim BaTeva from Rabbi Katy
What is Y'ladim BaTeva?
- Y'ladim BaTeva takes place outdoors in the woods and focuses on Earth-based eco-Judaism, community service projects and acts of advocacy and justice.
- Y'ladim BaTeva provides joyful, hands-on, Torah-based learning for children in grades K-8, led by passionate teachers with diverse backgrounds.
- Y'ladim BaTeva focuses on the individual student by providing differentiated learning and embraces all children who can benefit from active, outdoor, experiential learning.
- Y'ladim BaTeva is family centered with regular family programs and opportunities for parents to engage in their children’s learning.
- Y’ladim BaTeva includes a pathway to a b’mitzvah or an alternative coming of age ceremony.
- Y'ladim BaTeva is an inclusive community that welcomes all families, including interfaith families, LGBTQ+ families, and Jews of Color.
Contact Rabbi Katy to get your questions answered.
The Y'ladim BaTeva program includes:
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One Sunday morning children's program per month for 2.5 hours, at a Metrowest Boston outdoor location;
- Two 1/2 hour weekday online Zoom classes per month for grades 2+;
- One outdoor family holiday or other program per month, generally on Sunday morning, but occassionally at a different time;
- One Shabbat family program per month, which may be a Shabbat morning service, a Friday evening full moon walk, Shabbat or havdalah dinners in members' homes, or another program;
- an optional and additional individual-paced Hebrew reading, speaking, and understanding program via Zoom for 30 minutes per week; learn more here;
- a traditional or non-traditional b'mitzvah ceremony at age 13; and
- post-b'mitzvah learning opportunities.
Financial Information
SCHOOL FEES: $900 for the first child, $850
for the second child, and $800 for the third child or kindergarten.
HEBREW FEES The Hebrew reading and prayer program is optional and additional. It meets 3-4 times per month online in groups of 1-3 for grades 4-7. There is an additional fee of $500 for Hebrew classes.
MEMBERSHIP: Families must be members of Ma'yan Tikvah. First-time families are invited to become members for a suggested donation of $360. The suggested donation for returning families is $650. Learn more about membership here.
If the cost is an issue, please contact Rabbi Katy. No one will be turned away for financial issues.
For questions or to learn more, contact Rabbi Katy or the treasurer, Steve Garone.
ShareUpcoming Outdoor Services & Other Events
As a Falling Leaf: Letting Go and Slowing Down, selected Friday evenings at 6:00 PM.
Shabbat Morning Walks, selected Saturday mornings at 10:30 AM.
RSVP for locations and Zoom links.
Where to Find Us
Ma'yan Tikvah - A Wellspring of Hope
Wayland, MA
508.358.5996
rabbi@mayantikvah.org
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