by Lily Goldstein from Beth Tikvah B’nai Jeshurun I was very excited to start the TAP program for many reasons but most importantly I wanted to learn how to take care of all kinds of kids to the best of my ability. TAP helped me with this by teaching me how to help kids who learn differently than most kids but by also giving me the tools to learn more from anyone. My main takeaway from the program is that all types of behavior is communication, and how if you pay attention to how they are acting you [...]

by Toby Greene from Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El Although I don’t remember everything about TAP, I remember one thing that has always and will always stick out to me. “All actions have meanings” I don’t know if that's the exact words but it's what I remember. These four words stuck out to me. I knew in my mind that everytime I went to work at my Hebrew school that I was looking at what each kid did to see how they acted. But these words truly brought out a slightly different perspective that changed how I would have [...]

by Carter Weisberg from Adath Israel My Name Is Carter Ari Weisberg from Adath Israel Synagogue on the Main Line. I started my love for teaching when I was 14 years old. I was taught by some of the best teachers I have ever had who encouraged me and helped me improve and become a better version of myself. Now I strive to be just like them. Participation in the TAP program this year was without a doubt one of the most valuable and rewarding experiences I've had. I’ve used many of the skills learned in this program [...]