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YOUTH Youth Groups and Youth ResourcesGrades 4–12 |
| Creating Sacred Space: Grades 4 & 5 |
| Junior Youth Group: Grades 6–8 |
| Senior Youth Group (SHTIKY): Grades 9–12 |
| Youth Resources |
Creating Sacred Space
A new approach to family spirituality.
CSS is a new program designed for fourth & fifth grade families. Through educational and social experiences, CSS seeks to reinforce the intimate and spiritual environment of our Shir Tikvah community.
These experiences are to be shared between parent and student. Through a series of encounters with special holiday celebrations, we will come to know one another, explore spiritual connections, and create our own sacred space.
CSS 2009–10 Schedule
| Sunday, October 4 | 4–6 PM | Pizza 'n More in the Hut (grade 5 families) |
| Sunday, November 1 | 2 PM | Grades 4 & 5 Social Event (kids only) |
| Saturday, November 21 | 4–6 PM | Havdalah Community (grade 4 families) |
| Saturday, December 12 | 10 AM | Shabbat Service led by grade 5; latke lunch |
Sunday, January 24 |
4–6 PM | Tu B'Shevat Seder (grade 5 families) |
| Sunday, February 7 | 2 PM | Grades 4 & 5 Social Event (kids only) |
| Friday, February 26 | 6:45 PM Potluck 7:30 PM Service |
Shabbat Service led by grade 4 |
| Sunday, March 7 | 4–6 PM | Passover Seder Experience (grade 4 families) |
| Sunday, May 16 | 2 PM | Grades 4 & 5 Social Event (kids only) |
Junior and Senior Youth Groups
We offer two NFTY NE affiliate youth groups that extend the Jewish experiences of young adults with social and educational experiences in more informal settings. The Junior Youth Group (grades 6–8) and the Senior Youth Group (SHTIKY: grades 9–12) have adult advisors with student boards that determine their own programming. They also participate in activities with other Boston area youth groups, including weekend retreats at Camp Eisner. For more information about Jr. Youth Group or SHTIKY, please contact Shahar Colt.
We also offer leadership opportunities within the Religious School. We hire high school students to be student aides in the first–third grade classrooms. These students often have interest in education and go on to be teachers.
Junior Youth Group 2009–10 Schedule
| Sunday, October 18 | 2–4 PM | Iron Chef Cookie Decorating |
| Sunday, November 15 | 2–4 PM | YASA: Cookies and a Cause |
| Sunday, December 6 | 2–4 PM | Ice Skating |
| Sunday, January 10 | 6–8 PM | tbd |
| Sunday, February 7 | 5–8 PM | tbd |
| Sunday, March 14 | 2–4 PM | Chocolate Seder |
| April 10–11 | 5 PM–8:30 AM | YASA Shul-In |
| Sunday, May 2 | 8 AM–2 PM | Walk for Hunger |
SHTIKY 2009–10 Schedule
| Sunday, November 22 | 1 PM | Laser Tag |
| Friday, December 18 | 6 PM | Community Hanukkah Party |
| January 8–10 | 6–8 PM | SHTIKY Shabbaton |
| February | Purim Spiel | |
| Saturday, March 13 | 5:30 PM | Havdalah Event |
| April 10–11 | 5 PM–8:30 AM | SHTIKY / YASA Shul-In |
| Wednesday, May 12 | Board Elections |
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| Thursday, May 27 | Board Dinner |
Temple Shir Tikvah
34 Vine Street
Winchester, MA 01890
781-729-1263
