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“As a member of the Temple Emanu-El Youth Group board, I am able to hang out with friends, learn how to organize and operate events for the Emanu-El community, and build teamwork skills. We try to incorporate community service, Jewish heritage and fun into each of our events. It feels great to know that when you are enjoying an event like Casino Night, you simultaneously are raising money for DOROT, a Jewish nonprofit organization.”
— Perry Leon, TESTY Co-President
2007-2008
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“For the past four years, I have extremely enjoyed being on the TESTY board. No matter what we’re doing, I always have a great time, while also improving skills such as organization and responsibility. I know that I will use the tools that I have learned from being on the board throughout the rest of my life and keep in touch with the friends I have made. I am so happy I participated and learned in such a comfortable and fun environment.”
— Katherine Haves, TESTY Co-President 2007-2008
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he Temple Emanu-El Senior Temple Youth Group (TESTY), open to students in Grades 9 through 12, is a fun and interactive way to connect with Judaism and other Jewish high school students. TESTY is organized by student members of the TESTY board, with guidance from our full-time youth advisor, to create a variety of stimulating and interesting events for all the teens of Emanu-El.
BENEFITS OF SERVING ON THE TESTY BOARD
Students who are board members:
- Gain incredible life skills, such as leadership, organization and the ability to be a part of a team
- Understand the Jewish responsibility of tikkun olam, healing the world
- Work closely with other teens and make long-lasting friendships
- Continue learning about Judaism in a practical, age-appropriate manner
REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A BOARD POSITION
Any student who wishes to be on the TESTY board is able, as long as he or she:
- Is a member of Congregation Emanu-El (or his or her family members are)
- Has attended at least two TESTY events, participated in the High School Confirmation Program or participated in the Office Assistant Program through the Religious School
- Is willing to make an honest
effort to fulfill all of the expectations below
TESTY BOARD MEMBER EXPECTATIONS
All students who choose to serve on the TESTY board are expected to:
- Attend at least five of the seven events during the year
- Organize and operate two of the seven events with two other board members
- Advertise events to help recruit Emanu-El students to attend events
- Attend 75 percent of board meetings (held on Sundays, roughly once a month)
Students who are interested in becoming a TESTY board member or simply joining the Senior Youth Group e-mail list should contact our
Director of Youth Activities.
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