By Emma Wilson, Beth Israel My first year of being a TAP teen has done so much for me, and has inspired me to work with children of all ages and learning abilities. This has also been my first year of being an aid at my synagogue, Beth Israel’s, Hebrew school, something I’d been waiting to get to do for awhile, as I’ve always loved working with kids. TAP has opened my eyes up to the challenges of teaching, as well as many effective methods for dealing with these challenges. I’m proud to be a TAP teen and to have [...]

by Dylan Smith, BTBJ As a TAP fellow, I have learned a lot about the students I work with. I have been working at Beth Tikvah B’nai Jeshurun in the Aleph class. I can relate to the kids, because just like them I was a student there which gives me skills that I can apply in the classroom. Not only did I go to Hebrew school at BT-BJ, I also went to their camp and I have basically grown up there. What makes me happy about working there is, even though I am helping like a teacher, I am also [...]

By Yael Waxman, Or Hadash I am proud to be a TAP teen and to be able to help those who need a little extra encouragement and support. So many times children - and adults - with special needs or developmental and mental differences are disregarded and pushed aside. If I am able to make a difference, even in one person’s life through TAP, all the long hours and late nights would be worth it. I feel so proud to be a part of this wonderful community and I am continuously surprised and inspired by those who come to teach, [...]