Y'ladim BaTeva
is an alternative Jewish education program
with a significant outdoor component
leading to bar/bat mitzvah.
For the 2020-2021 year we will have three classes for children in grades 1-6.
We are currently creating a class for older children in grades 7-9. If you are interested, contact Rabbi Katy.
Click here to reach Rabbi Katy and get your questions answered.
Y'ladim BaTeva focuses on:
Jewish values, such as caring for animals, honoring the elderly, caring for ourselves, our families, and our communities, and the Earth, and more;
Jewish values embedded in holidays;
basic observance of holidays;
some Hebrew, for reciting blessings for holidays and eating, and some key words;
Bible stories with an emphasis on Jewish values;
basic prayers for Shabbat; and
an optional and additional individual-paced Hebrew decoding and understanding program.
Y'ladim BaTeva time committment:
NOTE:
We have changed the time frame due to Covid-19. We will be constantly evaluating the safety of the program throughout the year.
One Sunday morning per month for 2 1/4 hours, at an outdoor Metrowest location;
Suggestions are provided for family or student activities at home between classes, including craft projects, suggestions for discussion, and ideas for family field trips.
HEBREW FEES The Hebrew decoding and prayer program is optional and additional. It meets 3-4 times per month online in groups of 1-3 for grades 3-6 only. The cost is $25/session, divided by the number of children participating. (E.g., if there are two children in a class, it is $12.50/child.)
MEMBERSHIP: Families must be members of Ma'yan Tikvah. First-time families are invited to become members for a donation of just $36. Learn more about membership here.
Payment can be made by sending a check to Ma'yan Tikvah, c/o Steve Garone, 179 Lakeshore Drive, Wayland, MA 01778.
For questions or to learn more, contact Rabbi Katy at rabbi @ mayantikvah.org