Our kids need and deserve challenging, fun, relevant, and meaningful Jewish experiences to teach and welcome them to Reform Judaism and to embrace Judaism as a way of life.
Youth programs at Temple are specifically designed to empower and connect our youth to a safe and supportive community while offering Jewish content in new and exciting social, social action, and informal educational experiences.
For more information on TDSY, 678, and Elementary-Age Events, please contact Robin Fern, Youth Engagement Coordinator & TDSY Intern Advisor, at rfern@tdhs-nw.org.
TDSY: Grades 9 - 12
TDSY, the high school youth group at Temple De Hirsch Sinai, has long been one of the strongest youth groups in the PNW. Planned and programmed by a youth leadership team with oversight by an advisor and rabbis, TDSY provides teens in our community the opportunity for continued growth and exploration of their Jewish identity in a fun and social environment.
We have an enormous amount of fun at our monthly TDSY events! Monthly programs encourage high school students to meet new people and participate in fun activities such as challah baking, laser tag, off-campus scavenger hunts, and social action programs.
Group members also learn leadership skills and are encouraged to attend seasonal events with the NFTY Northwest Region, including other Jewish teens from Washington, Oregon, Canada, and Idaho. TDSY members in grades 9-12 co-create community through a Jewish lens in what can be described as a weekend of summer camp.
678 Events: Grades 6 - 8
678 Events are designed exclusively for our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Providing primarily social experiences which expand Jewish connections and community outside of the Religion School and B’nai Mitzvah experiences, 678 Events are a great way to have fun and make friends within the Temple community.
Elementary-Age Social Opportunities: Grades K - 5
Designed to bring younger kids together outside the religious school classroom, our elementary-aged youth group events feature age-appropriate games, crafts, icebreakers, and activities. Past events have included PJ and movie nights, cookie decorating, super-spy themed Shabbat, and fun outings like Monster Mini Golf and Arena Sports.