The High School Experience at Temple Beth Elohim

experience joy in Jewish learning, pride in being Jewish, and commitment to participation in Jewish life.

Havayahs Mission:

To help teens

Havayah is Temple Beth Elohims learning program for grades 8-12.

When our teens participate in Havayah, they learn about Jewish life by actively experiencing it! Havayah combines the best of classroom-based, experiential and family education in a cohesive program that fosters Jewish identity development and community-building. The program includes:

A series of that focus on topics which reflect our teens interests (Retreats), during which our core curriculum is presented in an engaging and informal way Havayah Program Goals:

BELY, our vibrant Senior provides teens with additional social and leadership opportunities.

Treat no one lightly and think nothing is useless, for everyone has ones moment and everything has its place. Pirke Avot 4:3 If I am not for myself, who will be for me? And, if I am for myself alone, then what am I? And, if not now, when? Pirke Avot 1:14

To meet teens where they are and provide appropriate challenges for growth. To build leadership among our teens and give them ownership of their learning.

A person can only learn Torah from a place that their heart desires. Avodah Zarah 19a
To offer multiple points of entry into Jewish life.

Rabban Gamliel, the son of Rabbi Yehuda haNasi, said, It is good to join the study of Torah to some kind of work Pirke Avot 2:2
To combine the best elements of experiential Jewish learning, formal learning and family education into a cohesive, integrated program the goals of which are Jewish identity formation and creation of a kehillah kedoshah (sacred community).

The world stands on three things: Torah, service and acts of loving kindness. Pirke Avot 1:2
To involve teens in activities that reflect our core values: Torah, avodah, gemilut hasadim and tikkun olam.

Hillel said, Do not separate yourself from the community Pirke Avot 2:4
To build a teen learning community. To engage teens in learning, worship and celebration within the broader Temple Beth Elohim community.

Table of Contents Finding Your Experience...

What is Havayah? Program Options Chavurot BELY (Youth Group) Shabbatonim (Retreats) Summer Opportunities Registration Information Frequently Asked Questions

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Program Options Designing Your Experience...

Grade 8
Now that youve completed BM3T, whats next for you at Temple Beth Elohim? Welltons of great learning, leadership, social action and friendship in Havayah! Becoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah is just the beginning of your lifelong Jewish journey; in Havayah, youll have the opportunity to create your personal experience at TBE by: Enrolling in any number of Chavurot open to Grades 8-10, including JAWS, Tastes of Judaism, TELEM, Chai Five and more! Participating in the Madrichim (Teachers Assistant) Program and attend ongoing workshops designed to build your teaching skills. Attending our Shabbatonim: weekends away with friends where youll connect to your Judaism in fun and meaningful ways. Joining BELY, our Senior Youth Group, and start coming to awesome events and programs.

Grades 9 & 10
Mazel tov! Youve made it to high school. What better way to destress, have fun and make a difference than to continue your experience in Havayah? This year, get psyched to: Enroll in any Chavurot open to Grades 8-10. Work as a madrich/ah during the week or on Sundays, serving as a teacher and role model for students in Grades K-7. Attend our Shabbatonim and spend time away with your TBE friends. Get more involved in BELY, and start attending NFTY events with teens from all over the Northeast. Discover ways to take a greater leadership role in the TBE community.
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The Journey Towards Confirmation Re-imagining the Experience...

Grades 11 & 12
Its time to take your experience in Havayah to the next level! Thinking about what you want to do post-high school? Looking for leadership opportunities? Interested in making a difference? Havayah is for you! J-Connect with Rabbi Sisenwine, an amazing Chavurah that will give you the tools you need to navigate Jewish life in the real world. Youll explore Jewish topics that are essential to teen life, whether its finding your Jewish home on campus, learning what Reform Judaism is really about, gaining the tools to be an advocate for Israel, or discussing the role of God and spirituality in your life. This is an incredible opportunity to study in an intimate setting with Rabbi Sisenwine on a monthly basis. A Shabbaton just for you and your friends in Grades 11 & 12! Take some time out of your busy schedule and spend Shabbat with our clergy and members of the TBE Education Team! To enable you to strengthen your connection to learning, friendship, social justice and Jewish growth, we have moved Confirmation to Grade 12. We hope this will provide you with a wider range of opportunities at TBE, and the ability to connect with our Clergy and Educators in a whole new way! NOTE: Juniors and Seniors who wish to become Confirmed should enroll in J-Connect and plan to attend the 11th-12th Grade Shabbaton.

Here are some additional opportunities to stay connected:

Stay connected to the Chavurot you have been a part of, or try something new! Check out the other side of our Shabbatonim as a Junior Counselor and participate in the Shabbatonim Leadership and Programming Chavurah. Deepen your participation in BELY and NFTY. Its all about the incredible community we have here at TBE. Hang out and learn with your friends. Have fun. Stay involved. And...if you find yourself wanting more, wed love for you to stay involved in any of the Chavurot or programs youve been involved in during past years. Are you involved in another Jewish educational experience (Gann Academy, Prozdor, etc.)? Not sure about the time commitment? Contact Laura Hyman to learn about the different ways to stay connected at TBE. 5

Have a little more free time in your schedule?

Chavurot Descriptions Choosing Your Experience...

Chavurot are based on our teens interests, and focus on exciting and relevant Jewish topics, smallgroup learning and community-building. Each Chavurah emphasizes interaction with Jewish texts and culture. Chavurot are scheduled at varying times to enable students to enroll in multiple Chavurot. Its all about community. Students can hang out with friends in-between programs, eat together and spend time with Havayah Faculty Members. Depending on your interest and availability, you can create an experience with a schedule that works for you!

2010-2011 Chavurot & Program Summary Sunday Chavurot

Chai Five: Putting Your Values into Play7:00-8:30 p.m. Jewish Actors Workshop (JAWS)6:30-8:30 p.m. Madrichim (Teachers Assistant) Program & Workshop (see page 10 for meeting time) Modern Hebrew Ulpan4:00-6:00 p.m. (additional sections may be offered depending on student interest). TELEM Eldercare Track11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Tuesday Chavurot
Hava Nashira: Finding Your Jewish Voice5:45-6:45 p.m. J-Connect with Rabbi Sisenwine (11th and 12th graders)7:00-8:30 p.m. Shabbaton Leadership & Programming6:45-8:30 p.m. Tastes of Judaism: Jewish Culture Through Cooking6:30-8:30 p.m. TELEM Literacy Track3:15-5:45 p.m.

Wednesday Chavurot
BELY Board7:00-8:30 p.m.

For more information on these Chavurot, just turn the page!

Chavurot Descriptions Choosing Your Experience...

Sunday Chavurot
Chai Five: Putting Our Jewish Values into Play
Think youve got game? Explore the connections between Judaism and athletics, focusing specifically on basketball and soccer. Show your moves while considering how you make decisions during competition and on the sidelines. Teens of all skill levels are welcome to participate in this fun, semicompetitive experiencedont forget your gym clothes! Chai Five is run in partnership with JCC Maccabi and the JCCs of Greater Boston, and meets at the LSJCC in Newton. Day/Time: Meets: Frequency: Sundays | 7:00-8:30 p.m. Full-Year Twice a Month Grades: Faculty: 8-12 TBD

Jewish Actors Workshop (JAWS)

Explore the world of musical theatre "Jewishly." Through a combination of theatre games, text study and focused projects, build and refine your acting skills and sense of self as a Jewish actor. In 2010-2011, JAWs will be presenting a production of the iconic musical Fiddler on the Roof by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, which takes us back to Eastern Europe and the shtetl, as we watch Tevye and his family struggle with balancing tradition in an ever-changing world. As we prepare to perform Fiddler, we will study the original Tevye stories by Sholom Aleichem to help us understand the genesis of this important piece of theater. This is the show that brings us the hit songs "Tradition," "Sabbath Prayer," "To Life," "Sunrise, Sunset," and more. This will also be the inaugural JAWs production in our new makom. You won't want to miss this exciting opportunity to be a part of such a special project. To build upon last year's success, we will present a 2nd annual JAWs Cabaret in the fall. This year, we will explore works of American musical theater that grapple with tradition either in their plots or in their concept and form. Day/Time: Meets: Frequency: Sundays | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Full-Year Weekly Grades: Faculty: 8-12 Matt Stern

Chavurot Descriptions Choosing Your Experience...

Sunday Chavurot
Modern Hebrew Ulpanim
Anachnu smeichim mod - we are very happy to offer three Hebrew classes at TBE in 2010-11. Students who began the NETA curriculum last year will have the opportunity to continue learning together; as well, we are offering a class for Rashi graduates, and a class for beginning Havayah Hebrew students. Each class will be taught by a master teacher, and geared specifically for the learning needs of each group of teens. Through songs, modern literature, videos and conversation, you will be able to develop your reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills in a fun and supportive environment. Day/Time*: Meets: Frequency: NETA Class: Sunday|3:30-6:00 pm Full Year Weekly Grades: Faculty: 8-12 Sigalit Davis and TBD

*Time of additional sections TBD.

Shabbatonim Leadership & Programming

Think about all of the incredible memories you made and things you learned as a participant at Havayah Shabbatonim. Now that youre in 11th-12th grade, you have a chance to have a major impact on the way Shabbatonim will run. In this Chavurah, we will explore how to write and create original programming for retreat settings, how to structure a retreat weekend, how to lead and facilitate sessions, and how to build and write creative worship services. Participants will be expected to do some programming work themselves as well as serve as Junior Staff on at least one of the three Havayah Shabbatonim. Day/Time: Meets: Frequency: Tuesday | 6:45-8:30 p.m. Grades: Full Year Faculty: Scheduled around Shabbatonim dates 11 & 12 Havayah Educators

TELEM: Jewish Youth Making a Difference Together

As the Torah says, Tzedek, tzedek tirdof - Justice, justice you shall pursue. (Deut. 16:20). In TELEM, we will go out and do just that! For 2010-2011, we will feature two tracks: Eldercare and Literacy . Our volunteer work will take place at a local senior center or a school setting. TELEM is a program of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston, with support from CJP. If you want to help perform acts of tikkun olam - repairing the world - while learning and having fun with your friends, TELEM is for you. Help us make a difference! Day/Time: Meets: Frequency: Eldercare: Sundays | 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Literacy: Tuesdays| 3:15-5:45 p.m. Full Year Twice a Month
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Grades: Faculty:

9-12 TBD

Chavurot Descriptions Choosing Your Experience...

Madrichim (Teacher Assistant) Program
Do you love working with young children? Are you creative, organized, fun-loving and a little bit zany? Do you think about becoming a teacher someday? If you answered yes, our Madrichim Program and Workshop is for you! Madrichim serve as teacher assistants in Limud and BM 3T (K-7) on Sunday mornings and weekday afternoons; youll have the amazing opportunity to help our younger students grow and develop Jewishly by: Providing support to teachers by leading small-group discussions and lessons; Assisting children who need academic, social or emotional support; Helping to keep the classroom running smoothly by collecting tzedakah, prepping art projects, preparing snacks and more; Serving as a positive Jewish role model, showing our Limud students just how much fun and meaning there is in Jewish learning and life!

In addition to working in a classroom each week, youll also attend the Madrichim Workshop, an interactive monthly session designed to help Madrichim build relationships, develop their teaching skills and succeed in their classrooms. Together with your peers, youll learn to: Support classroom teachers; Understand the different learning and social needs of individual students; Be a team player who is both flexible and creative; Create classroom learning communities infused with Jewish values; Strengthen connections between students and Jewish learning; Reflect on and put into practice skills and lessons learned from the classroom, the teacher and the Madrichim Training Workshop; Build and enhance core knowledge, skills and commitments needed to be a successful Madrich/ Madricha.

The first semester of the Madrichim Workshop (Sept 10-Feb 11) includes two tracks: one for returning Madrichim and one for first year Madrichim. In the second semester, the two groups will combine to strengthen the Madrichim community and provide some of our veteran Madrichim leadership and mentoring opportunities. Day/Time: Meets: Frequency: Sundays or Weekdays Grades: Full Year Faculty: Weekly in classrooms; Workshop dates TBD 8-12 Dr. Judy Avnery & TBD

If you are interested in participating in the Madrichim Program, please contact Dr. Judy Avnery to learn more: javnery@bethelohim-wellesley.org, (781) 235-8419, x122.
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Chavurot Descriptions Choosing Your Experience...

Tuesday Chavurot
Tastes of Judaism
What is Jewish food? Why do we eat sweet foods on Rosh Hashanah and dairy foods on Shavuot? What does it mean to take challah? Whats so unique about Israeli food? These are a few of the questions we will consider in this hands-on exploration of Jewish cooking. We will learn how particular foods became traditional for Shabbat and Jewish holidays, how different culinary traditions developed in Jewish communities all over the world, and what are the common links that make all of these foods Jewish. We will start in the classroom, but we will spend most of our time in the kitchen, where we will experiment with Jewish recipes, learn a few cooking techniques and get ready for the holidays. Day/Time: Meets: Frequency: Tuesdays | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Full Year Twice a Month Grades: Faculty: 8-12 TBD

Hava Nashira: Finding Your Jewish Voice

Hava Nashira gives teens a chance to explore and create varied kinds of Jewish music throughout the year. We will meet weekly to prepare music that touches on the great works of Reform Jewish choral literature in addition to the music of our folk tradition and Broadway. Were looking forward to performing our music at Shabbat services and community events throughout the year. Aditionally, we will be providing Tastes of Jewish Music, in which teens will have the chance to engage with the vibrant Jewish music community of Greater Boston. Examples of these opportunities include observing the Zamir Chorale of Boston in rehearsal and concert, working with a local Jewish a cappella group, and even learning some of Cantor Sufrins Middle Eastern drumming techniques! If you love music and youre looking for a fun way to connect at TBE, this Chavurah is the place for you! Day/Time: Semester: Frequency: Tuesdays | 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Full Year Weekly Grades: Faculty: 8-12 Cantor Jodi Sufrin Matt Stern

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Chavurot Descriptions Choosing Your Experience...

Tuesday Chavurot
J-Connect - Confirmation Core Class
Wouldnt it be great if you could pack your TBE experience and take it with you when you head off to college, a gap year program or the real world? In this Chavurah, youll have the chance to discover what you need to know to make your post-high school years as Jewishly exciting and meaningful as your time in Havayah. With Rabbi Sisenwine as your teacher and guide, youll explore questions like: What is the difference between Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Judaism? How do I find a college with a great Jewish community? What should I know about Israeli politics? and many more. This is an amazing opportunity for students being confirmed to study and connect with Rabbi Sisenwine on a whole new level, and he is thrilled to be able to spend this very exciting and personal time with each of you. Note: This Chavurah is offered free of charge. Please register so we know you will be joining us! Day/Time: Semester: Frequency: Tuesdays | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Full Year Monthly Grades: Faculty: 11 & 12 Rabbi Joel Sisenwine

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Chavurot Descriptions Choosing Your Experience...

Wednesday Chavurot & Programs
BELY Board
The BELY Board is the governing body for BELY, Temple Beth Elohims youth group for grades 8-12. BELY Board Members plan, design and lead BELY events and programs throughout the year, as well as represent the TBE youth community at congregational meetings, events and programs. Throughout the year, BELY Board Members engage in various leadership development opportunities. Each spring, nomination materials are distributed to the Havayah community and the board is elected for the coming year. If you have been nominated for or elected to the BELY Board, please register for this Chavurah. If you havent, but are interested in taking on a leadership role in BELY or Havayah, please contact Laura Hyman. Day/Time: Semester: Frequency: Wednesdays | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Full Year Twice a Month Grades: Faculty: 8-12 New Havayah Educator!

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BELY (Beth Elohim Local Youth) Choosing Your Experience...

BELY (Beth Elohim Local Youth) is the senior youth group at TBE, open to everyone in grades 8-12. BELY holds a wide variety of events that incorporate social and educational opportunities, including apple picking, theatre/improv shows, an annual Chanukah Carnival, local sports events, ski trips, shulins, ice skating and lounge hours. BELY is an active group in the Temple community and includes social, educational, social action and social justice-related components in its events. The BELY calendar will be available in September 2010. For updated information, check us out online at BELYOnline.org. BELY also is a member of NFTY-Northeast, which is comprised of over 60 temple youth groups (TYGs) from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York and Canada. NFTY-Northeast holds regional events once per month, including conclavettes, shul-ins and dances, all of which are held at host congregations throughout the region. Conclavettes are weekend long events hosted by NFTY-Northeast TYGs. Spring Conclavette alternates yearly between Social Action Weekend and Creative Arts Weekend. Conclavettes are great events, especially for new members who want to try out NFTY for the first time. Institutes are the ultimate NFTY-Northeast experience! Spend five days with your NFTY friends learning, praying, and playing together. The central element of an Institute is its theme. The theme of the Institute is a relatively broad topic and is introduced to participants through a variety of creative programs that delve into specific aspects of the chosen topic. Institutes are run by the NFTY-Northeast Executive Board with help from four Seniors (Overalls) and several Juniors (Prayer Coordinators). BELY members in grades 9-12 are eligible to attend NFTY regional and national events.

2010-2011 NFTY-Northeast Calendar*

August 25-29 October 16 November 12-14 December 26-30 January 28-30 February 5-6 February 18-22 April 1-3 May 14-15 Summer Leadership Training Institute (URJ Eisner Camp) Levi Leap (BATY - Framingham, MA) Fall Conclavette (Location TBA) December Institute (URJ Eisner Camp) Winter Wonderland (MANTY - Manchester, NH) JYG Shul-In (Grades 7 & 8 - Brookline, MA) NFTY Convention Spring Conclavette (Location TBA) Senior Kallah (Location TBA)
*Dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date calendar, visit BELYOnline.org!

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Shabbatonim The Retreat Experience...

Shabbatonim are a highlight of the Havayah program, with teens coming together as a community to learn with our faculty and clergy, participate in Shabbat services, engage in social and team-building activities, and spend free time with friends (both old and new). Our core curriculum is presented at our Shabbatonim. We offer three Shabbatonim each year for Grades 8-10, plus a Shabbaton for Grades 11-12, with our Clergy. Shabbatonim are an essential and important component of the Havayah Program. They not only enable students to engage in learning about our core curriculum, but also (and most importantly) give our teens the opportunity to build a strong sense of community. Consequently, we ask that students attend at least two out of three Shabbatonim each year in grades 8-10, and that students in grades 11 and 12 attend the Shabbaton especially designed for upperclassmen. Many students choose to enroll in all of our Shabbatonim...feel free to maximize your experience! If you have any questions regarding Havayah Shabbatonim, please contact Laura Hyman.

Grades 8-10

Grades 11 & 12
The Grades 11 & 12 Shabbaton will engage students in activities and programs that enable them to assume authentic ownership of their Jewish experience. During the Shabbaton, you will...
Discuss important topics and issues that you care about and learn what Judaism has to say; Spend time with TBE Clergy and Educators; Continue to explore what Judaism means to you; Deepen your connection to the TBE community; Get away for a weekend to hang out with your friends!

NEED TEXT!!!!!
Dates & Locations November 12-14, 2010| URJ Eisner Camp January 28-29, 2011 | Temple Beth Elohim March 4-6 , 2011 | URJ Eisner Camp

Date & Location April 8-9 | Temple Beth Elohim Interested in taking a leadership role during other Shabbatonim? Check out page 9 of this program guide for more information!

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Summer Opportunities Choosing Your Experience...

What are you up to during the summer? Check out some of the incredible camps and programs that other Temple Beth Elohim members and staff have experienced... Kutz - NFTYs Campus for Reform Jewish Teens
Kutz Teen Campus is a fun and exciting high school-only environment where Reform Jewish Teens can learn invaluable skills to better themselves as leaders in their home communities. In the NFTY Leadership Experience, you choose your classes and create a schedule that best fits your needs and interests. Open to participants entering grades 10-12.

URJ Camps
Our regional URJ Camps, Eisner Camp and Crane Lake Camp, are a second home to over 45 TBE campers as well as the location of many of our retreats. Campers experience a summer of fun activities, engaging rituals and informal education that bring Judaism to life in a warm, nurturing community. There are many opportunities for teens, ranging from leadership development programs to becoming a counselor after your senior year in high school. Find out why over 45 TBE campers spend their summers at Eisner and Crane Lake!

NFTY Mitzvah Corps

Mitzvah Corps is for high school students interested in having a meaningful and exciting summer engaging in Tikkun Olam, giving teens the chance to make a difference and experience a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment that comes only with helping another person. There are six different program sites around the country: California, New Jersey, Georgia, New York, Louisiana and Costa Rica. Open to participants entering grades 10-12.

Genesis & BIMA at Brandeis University

Connect your passion with action at Genesis at Brandeis University. Spend four weeks living in a diverse community, with teens from different parts of the country and the world, different experiences and backgrounds with Jewish practice and belief, different interests and ideas. Through community education, courses and workshops, experience a taste of college and explore your interests in academics, social action and Judaism. Open to participants entering grades 11-12. BIMA at Brandeis University brings talented teens together for four weeks in the summer to cultivate a vibrant, pluralistic environment brimming with artistic discovery and Jewish experiences. BIMA allows you to hone your artistic skills, live and discover in a diverse Jewish community, and explore who you are as an artist. Majors include music (instrumental and vocal), visual arts, writing and theatre. Open to participants entering grades 10-12.

NFTY in Israel
Imagine the most incredible summer of your life. NFTY in Israel offers three different programs that connect you to the Jewish homeland. 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. Open to participants entering grades 11 and 12.

Temple Beth Elohim has partnered with CJP and the Foundation for Jewish Camp to provide $1000 to every family sending a child to a Jewish educational overnight camp for the first time. To learn about the TBE Camping Initiative and receive more information about the camps that qualify for the grant, check out our website: BELYOnline.org/camping. Sign up for the summer of a lifetime!
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Registration Information Sign-Up For The Experience...

Whats Your Experience?

After youve read through this guide and decided what you want your experience to be, you are ready to register for Havayah!
We encourage students in Grades 8-10 to register for at least:
one full-year Chavurah; two of the three Shabbatonim

We encourage students in Grades 11 & 12 to register for at least:

J-Connect (free of charge); Grades 11 & 12 Shabbaton

If you would like your Havayah journey to look a bit different, please feel free to call Laura Hyman to create an experience that will work for you; (781) 235-8419 x130.

HAVAYAH REGISTRATION IS ON-LINE!

Instead of sending you a paper registration form, we are asking you to register for Havayah programs on our website: www.bethelohim-wellesley.org. Please read the following instructions carefully. You can access the registration forms directly by typing the following into your web browser:

http://www.bethelohim-wellesley.org/learning/registration_havayah
NOTE: Your registration is complete when all of your information has been entered and you see a screen confirming that your submission has been accepted. Registration Deadline: June 30, 2010

If you need assistance with online registration, please contact Heather Pellegrini at (781) 235-8419 x119.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Experience...

What is Confirmation? Confirmation is a ceremony developed by leaders of the Reform movement about 100 years ago to honor teenagers who have decided to continue their Jewish education into adulthood. To prepare for this milestone, students gather to meet, learn, struggle and engage with our clergy, our faculty and each other and confirm their commitment to Jewish learning and the Jewish people. The Confirmation Ceremony takes place on the evening of Shavuot, the night when our people celebrate the receiving of Torah. What kind of learning will students do in their Chavurot? In addition to focusing on an area of special interest (acting, cooking, etc.), each Chavurah includes Jewish text study, discussion and projects aimed at deepening students understanding of Jewish issues related to the Chavurahs topic, as well as opportunities to get to know each other and build community. Because our Chavurot are interest-based (not grade-based), students choose to participate in activities where they have fun and engage in Jewish study. How do Shabbatonim fit into Confirmation? We ask that students who wish to become Confirmed participate in Shabbatonim in order to engage in learning in our core curriculum. The curriculum includes three subject areas, which rotate on a three year cycle: American Jewish History, European Jewish History and the Holocaust, and Israel. Our Shabbatonim help build and develop strong friendships and meaningful connections to Judaism and the TBE community. Why does Havayah present the core curriculum at Shabbatonim, rather than in a classroom setting? We believe very strongly in the power of experiential Jewish education. Shabbatonim enable students to make authentic connections to their Jewish identity while living in Jewish time. Students participate in Shabbat services, engage in community building and socialize over the course of a weekend. These interactions deepen bonds and comfort with peers, which result in an increased readiness to learn. A retreat format also provides more flexibility in terms of class timing, space, resources and staff than a classroom format, allowing us to provide the highest quality learning programs for our students. What kind of support is there for students with special needs? We are thrilled to provide ongoing special needs support within the Havayah community, through working with a dedicated Special Needs Coordinator. The Coordinator will provide consultation to our faculty and help us accommodate students with a variety of learning needs in both formal and informal settings. If you have questions about special needs support or services, please contact Laura Hyman How does BELY (our youth group) fit into Havayah? BELY, TBEs youth group for grades 8-12, falls under the umbrella of Havayah. We encourage all students in grades 8-12 to participate in BELY events, which provide additional social and educational opportunities in an informal and community-based setting. For additional information about BELY, visit BELYOnline.org.

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Stay Connected With Havayah Connecting To Your Experience...

Log On To The TBE Website
Check out the Havayah section of the TBE Website to find important documents and links, including the Havayah Program Guide and Registration documents, calendar, faculty biographies, Chavurot and Shabbatonim updates and more!

Check Out BELYOnline

BELYOnline is the online home for TBE Youth Groups and Programs, and is maintained by members of the BELY Board. BELYOnline is your source for event flyers, forms, pictures and much more! Need a job? Looking for a cool summer program? Thinking about getting more involved in BELY? Find information about all of this (and more) at:

www.bethelohim-wellesley.org

www.belyonline.org

Get In Touch!
For more information about Havayah: The High School Experience at Temple Beth Elohim, please contact:

Join Havayah & BELY on Facebook

Join our groups to receive updates and reminders about upcoming programs and events, in addition to staying in touch with your Havayah friends and faculty members! Search for (and join!) our groups on Facebook: Havayah: The High School Experience at TBE BELY (Beth Elohim Local Youth)

Laura Hyman
Director of Havayah & Beit Midrash
(781) 235-8419 x130 lhyman@bethelohim-wellesley.org

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Whats Your Experience?

Temple Beth Elohim 10 Bethel Road Wellesley, MA 02481 (781) 235-8419 www.bethelohim-wellesley.org www.belyonline.org
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