COMMUNITY & SOCIAL

Youth

Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El offers outstanding youth programs for children in Pre-K through 12th grade. Activities consist of cultural, social, religious and tzedakah opportunities all in an informal and fun setting and under the supervision of our full-time youth director, Josh Simon.

Participating in a Jewish youth group is an important way in which Jewish children create a positive connection with their Judaism. Our supportive environment allows them to broaden their friendships with other Jewish kids beyond the religious school experience.

Youth Groups at TKAE

KAFTY (9th-12th Grade)

Our senior high school youth program (KAFTY) is open to all 9th-12th graders and offers a full calendar of events throughout the year.

KAFTY includes social programs as well as opportunities to earn service hours through social justice projects, and sessions with the clergy focusing on Anti-Semitism and Israel advocacy.

Teens will have the opportunity to take part in a High School trip to places like New York City, Washington D.C. and even a cruise to the Bahamas.

KAFTY is a member of NFTY, the North American Federation of Temple Youth and a part of NFTY’s Southern Tropical Region (NFTY-STR). NFTY-STR brings together teens from all over Florida for programs and retreats.

OMGJK (7th-8th Grade)

OMGJK is a mix of religious school and youth group for our 7th and 8th graders. OMGJK students learn by doing. Some examples of past programs include Top Chef: Kosher Edition where teens draw knives to decide if they will make a meat or dairy dish and then use what they learned about the laws of kashrut to prepare a dish.

Learning about disabilities during Jewish disabilities month and then going bowling with the L’hyot program whose members are adults with special needs.

Some programs are strictly social and include trampoline gyms, mini-golf and other activities.

OMGJK also takes a weekend trip each year. One year to Atlanta and the other to Philadelphia.

Jewniors (5th-6th Grade)

Jewniors meets once a month. Programs are mostly social but may also include Jewish aspects, i.e Cake Decorating with a holiday theme.

Some programs are held at the Temple, while others go to places like Bowling, Jaxsons Ice Cream, Trampoline gyms etc. Jewniors will also have a sleepover at Temple during the year.

KATONTY (3rd-4th Grade)

KATONTY meets once a month. Programs are mostly social but may also include Jewish aspects i.e. a Chocolate seder prior to Passover. Some months programs are held at the Temple, while others go to places like Monster Mini-Golf, In the Game Arcade or Lion Country Safari.

KEFTY (1st-2nd Grade)

KEFTY meets once a month. Programs are mostly social but may also include Jewish aspects i.e. a Chanukah party. Some months programs are held at the Temple, while others go to places like the Children’s Museum or Flippos.

(LOL Pre-K-Kindergarten)

LOL (Little Outstanding Leaders) meets once a month on a Sunday afternoon. All events are held at the Temple. Previous LOL programs have included Bubble Day, Messy Day, Pajama Day and an Animal show for Noah’s Ark.

A parent or guardian must attend all LOL programs with their child.

URJ Camp Coleman

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Camp Coleman is located in Cleveland, Georgia and is operated by the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ). Committed to core values of respect, peace, community and kindness, Camp Coleman builds a warm and caring community where campers have fun and experience the excitement and warmth of belonging to a Reform Jewish community.
URJ Camp Coleman allows our children to live a wholly Jewish life while at camp. Campers can experience Jewish culture and tradition while in a safe, challenging and fun environment. In a natural setting, campers are given the opportunity to explore their Judaism.
Our Full-time youth director Josh Simon spends his summer working at camp and interacting and connecting with campers especially those from Kol Ami Emanu-El.
For more information about Camp Coleman email Josh ([email protected]) or click on the link above.