TAP Teens All Over Town!
By Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer, Director, Whole Community Inclusion / As part of the Reta Emerson Fellowship/Teen Assistant Program (TAP), teen participants work every week in their synagogue schools, supporting children with learning disabilities or other special needs.
Bringing Light to Our Community
By Lori Rubin, Director Family Engagement / Our jkidphilly staff recently offered a webinar for parents entitled, “Making Hanukkah Meaningful for Young Children.” During the presentation, each staff member brought something to share with our participants.
Being A TAP Member Has Been Really Important…
by Jake Gaev, Beth Sholom Being a TAP member has been really important to me these past few months. I have enjoyed working with the kids from Beth Sholom. Every Sunday I am in a classroom full of kids high energy and wanting to learn all about Judaism. We play games and the kids really enjoy each other. Sometimes I wonder, was I like that in the Hebrew school classroom? This opportunity has allowed me to reminisce about my Hebrew school days. Gosh, it is so hard for the teachers and the kids. The kids come to school with so much energy. [...]