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Kids & Teens<br />
TEEN pROGRams<br />
BBYO<br />
(B’nai B’rith Youth Organization)<br />
Valley <strong>of</strong> the Sun <strong>Jewish</strong> Community Center<br />
12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 201<br />
Scottsdale, AZ 85254<br />
Mountain Region Program Director:<br />
Rebekah Rubenstein<br />
480-634-4900, ext. 1127, Fax: 480-483-8441<br />
rrubenstein@bbyo.org<br />
Youth leaders create and lead programs with<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional staff and volunteer adult advisers.<br />
Judaism, education, social action, community service,<br />
athletic, recreation, summer travel experiences.<br />
AZA (Aleph Zadik Aleph): Boys, grades 9-12<br />
BBG (B’nai B’rith Girls): Girls, grades 9-12<br />
BBYO Connect: Grades 6-8<br />
Bureau <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jewish</strong> Education/<br />
Hebrew High<br />
<strong>Phoenix</strong> High School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jewish</strong> Studies<br />
12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 206<br />
Scottsdale, AZ 85254<br />
480-634-8050, Fax 480-634-8051<br />
jewished@bjephoenix.org<br />
Director: Aaron Scholar<br />
Hebrew High Principal: Myra Shindler<br />
AM High School in Israel: Elaine Hirsch<br />
Family Education: Linda Feldman<br />
Three campuses: Scottsdale, Chandler<br />
and West Valley<br />
Special programs include: Hebrew for high school<br />
language credit, AMHSIsrael, Care-a-van, Hebrew<br />
school limuds, Bikur Cholim hospital volunteers,<br />
Bronia and Sam Bronkesh <strong>Jewish</strong> Spirit Prize, retreats.<br />
An Arizona Tradition Since 1941!<br />
...turning childhood moments<br />
into life’s rich memories.<br />
www.friendlypines.com 1‐800‐281 ‐CAMP<br />
Camp Swift Youth Foundation<br />
7950 E. Acoma Drive, Suite 106<br />
Scottsdale, AZ 85260<br />
480-443-5645<br />
campswift@gmail.com<br />
www.campswift.org<br />
Executive Director: Whitney Jacobson<br />
President: Bob Bessen<br />
Helps <strong>Jewish</strong> teens fulfill Torah mitzvah <strong>of</strong> caring for<br />
the poor and the stranger by reaching out to innercity<br />
children. Founded 30 years ago.<br />
Keshet Social Group<br />
Council For Jews With Special Needs<br />
12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 205<br />
Scottsdale, AZ 85254<br />
480-629-5343, Fax: 480-629-5365<br />
info@cjsn.org<br />
www.cjsn.org<br />
Executive Director: Becca Hornstein<br />
Board President: Mark Bregman<br />
Social club for teens and adults with moderate to<br />
severe disabilities. Twice monthly gatherings focus<br />
on <strong>Jewish</strong> education and recreational activities.<br />
NFTY<br />
North American Federation <strong>of</strong> Temple Youth<br />
NFTY Southwest is the high school-age youth<br />
organization <strong>of</strong> the Reform movement. Activities<br />
include weekend retreats, socials, social action, teen<br />
issues, <strong>Jewish</strong> identity and heritage, and creative<br />
services.<br />
Beth Israel Temple Youth (BITY)<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Youth: Rabbi Rony Keller<br />
480-951-0323<br />
Youth Adviser: Jodi Woodnick<br />
jodi@cbiaz.org<br />
Gan Elohim Temple Youth (GETY)<br />
602-690-0448<br />
Youth Adviser: Cheryl Gardner<br />
Contact: gardner.cheryl@gmail.com<br />
Kol Ami Temple Youth (KATY)<br />
480-951-9660<br />
Youth Adviser: Wendy Herring<br />
its.wendy@cox.net<br />
Temple Chai Temple Youth (TCTY)<br />
602-971-1234<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Junior High and<br />
High School Programs: Erin Wynn<br />
ewynn@templechai.com<br />
Temple Emanuel Temple Youth (TETY)<br />
480-838-1414<br />
Temple Solel Temple Youth (TSTY)<br />
480-991-7414<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Youth: Deborah Sarna<br />
dsarna@templesolel.org<br />
The Women’s <strong>Jewish</strong> Learning<br />
Center<br />
7825 E. Paradise Lane<br />
Scottsdale, AZ 85260<br />
602-402-4173<br />
elanakanter@womenlearning.org<br />
www.womenlearning.org<br />
Director: Rabbi Elana Kanter<br />
Pre-bat mitzvah workshops Fall 2012, Spring 2013.<br />
USY<br />
United Synagogue Youth<br />
Part <strong>of</strong> the United Synagogue <strong>of</strong> Conservative<br />
Judaism. Activities open to all <strong>Jewish</strong> teenagers. An<br />
informal educational program consisting <strong>of</strong> social,<br />
religious and educational activities.<br />
Beth El Congregation, 602-944-3359<br />
Youth Director: Janette Silverman, ext. 123<br />
jsilverman@bethelphoenix.com<br />
Har Zion Congregation, 480-991-0720<br />
Youth Director: Marla Medwin, ext. 108<br />
youthdepartment@harzion.org<br />
Temple Beth Sholom <strong>of</strong> the East Valley<br />
480-897-3636<br />
advisor@tbsev.org<br />
IsRaEL pROGRams<br />
Taglit-Birthright Israel®<br />
Hillel <strong>Jewish</strong> Student Center<br />
at Arizona State University<br />
1012 S. Mill Ave.<br />
Tempe, AZ 85281<br />
480-967-7563, Fax: 480-966-5402<br />
hillel@hillelasu.org<br />
www.hillelasu.org<br />
Administrative Assistant: Jennifer Williams<br />
Hillel and Birthright Israel <strong>of</strong>fer free 10-day trips to<br />
Israel for <strong>Jewish</strong> college students ages 18-26 who<br />
have not been to Israel on an organized peer trip.<br />
Taglit-Birthright Israel®<br />
<strong>Jewish</strong> National Fund<br />
1645 E. Missouri Ave., Suite 110<br />
<strong>Phoenix</strong>, AZ 85016<br />
602-277-4800, ext. 981<br />
www.jnf.org<br />
JNF/Shorashim is a free 10-day adventure for <strong>Jewish</strong><br />
students and young adults. Participants see major<br />
sites and learn about environmental issues facing<br />
Israel today.<br />
<strong>Jewish</strong> <strong>News</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Phoenix</strong>
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