TAP

by Elianna Israel Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El Working with a child with learning disabilities has many challenging moments and many enjoyable moments. One of the enjoyable things about being a member is TAP is knowing that you are part of a group that is helping these children receive the Jewish education that they and every child deserve. Another thing that is enjoyable to me is that I know that I am able to give these children the extra boost that they need to be able to learn. When they need help calming down I can always rely on what I [...]

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.  [...]

by Alexandra Gaev, Beth Sholom I am proud to be apart of the TAP program because it allows me to be apart of a team and it gives me the opportunity to work with children in a Jewish environment. Being a TAP teen member I have met other Jewish teens in the area. I have enjoyed our monthly meetings. I get to know my TAP teen members in a fun way. We do a lot of talking, eating, and learning. I appreciate hearing other TAP teen members life and work experiences. Working in the classroom is a new adventure for [...]