Youth Groups
Temple Dor Dorim’s youth groups Kochavim (K-2nd) and Giborim (3rd-5th) give Jewish children a way to connect with one another in a social and informal educational setting. Students from grades Kindergarten through 5 are welcome (and encouraged!) to come to the monthly programs on Sunday mornings immediately following Religious School. Our monthly programs include social events, social action projects, and educational and religious events. All of our programs combine some learning with a whole lot of fun!
ATID (ATID means the Future) Temple Dor Dorim’s junior youth groups for Grades 6 through 8. ATID’ites will be invited to participate in youth group events throughout the year, depending upon the age appropriateness of the activity. Upcoming events will include a T-shirt design contest, a tie-dye extravaganza, social action events, scavenger hunts and more! This youth group meets two times per month on Tuesday nights. Everyone is encouraged to bring a Jewish friend.
TOUCHY (The Original United CHarter Youth)
TOUCHY is the senior youth group of Temple Dor Dorim and is affiliated with the Reform movement’s youth program, NFTY (National Federation of Temple Youth). Our programs offer a balance of social, educational and religious content, with events planned and facilitated completely by teens, for teens. TOUCHY meets on Wednesday nights and TOUCHY is more of an open forum for teens to join with no expectation of them other than to show up and have a great time. Events are local, regional and national. Through dinners, games, music, improv, art and creative Jewish learning, teens can be themselves, make new friends and learn in informal ways about Judaism and the world around them. This program provides positive role modeling for teens in a safe and comfortable environment. It is the place to be on Wednesday nights!
Our Mission
TOUCHY creates an environment to foster long-term commitment to the ideals and values of Reform Judaism. TOUCHYites feel a sense of belonging, friendship, safety, and purpose. Through local, regional, national events, TOUCHYites experience meaningful acts of love and kindness throughout our Jewish community where each person is considered to be b ’tzelem Elohim —in the image of God.
Lucky's Cafe
Enjoy Shabbat dinner served by our Senior Youth Group following Shabbat Services. All of the proceeds go towards youth group programming. This is a fun and exciting event that warrants participation for the entire congregation. This year Lucky's Cafe will be held on Friday, September 24, 2010 at 7:30 PM immediately following Shabbat Services.
NFTY-STR Fall Kallah 2010 hosted by TOUCHY
Temple Dor Dorim has been awarded the privilege of hosting NFTY-STR's Fall Kallah. TOUCHY plans a weekend long event for over 350 teenagers from all around Florida. This exciting weekend is October 1-3, 2010. This weekend is filled with building friendships, lifelong Reform Jewish identites and leadership skills through community building, worship, social action, and experiential youth-led Jewish educational programming. Get Involved. For more information click here
NFTY Summer Youth Programs
The youth division of the URJ (Union of Reform Judaism) offers a range of summer programs for youth of all ages. Whether it's Camp Coleman, Kutz Leadership Camp or any of the travel programs, your summers are bound to be fantastic. Go to www.nfty.org for more information.
If you have any ideas or would like more information about our youth groups, please contact Amy Wulwick at awulwick@templedordorim.org or 954-389-1232 ext. 142
