YAEC News

Youth Activities & Education Committee:

This is a combined committee which is responsible for the policy and programming for the youth of Beth Torah including, TYG, JYG, 5th and 6th grade youth groups, and college programming.  This committee also develops ways to meet the educational needs of our Weiner Religious School, creates a supportive environment for religious growth through joint learning for parents and children, and supports the Religious School administrator and faculty. (Chair: Jody Hanson jhanson72@sbcglobal.net)

Thank you to the following people for agreeing to be room parents this year – and to Debbie Chase, our Room Parent Chair from YAEC.  You’ll hear from these individuals throughout the year – they’ll remind you about Parent Breakfasts and help coordinate some special classroom activities and events. Say “yes” when they ask for your help – and thank them for all they are doing while you are at it! Brandi Fisher (Pre-Kindergarten), Miccole Bowen (Kindergarten), Stephanie Maker (1st Grade), Heather Kort (2nd Grade), Alexis Schwartz (3rd Grade), Kerry Miller (4th Grade), Jennifer Levinson (5th Grade/Intfen), Linda Stark (5th Grade/Nielsenshultz), Debbie Chase (6th Grade).



YAEC Mitzvah Menorah

The YAEC is again sponsoring a Mitzvah Menorah.  Hanukkah is a often a time for gift giving, but many families also use this holiday to teach the importance of tzedakah and social responsibility. Beginning on December 2nd, the committee hopes families will consider choosing a “dreidel” or “Magen David” printed with a gift suggestion from the menorah and shopping for a small gift for the residents of the reStart Shelter.  A collection box will be located under the Mitzvah Menorah near the office area.  Beth Torah volunteers who will be serving meals at reStart in January will deliver these items.