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Youth Groups

Youth Groups

Beth Am offers exciting programs to engage our older youth and teens.

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BAJY (Beth Am Junior Youth), 6th - 8th grade, is for all middle school students interested in fun, friendship and community service.

BATY (Beth Am Temple Youth), 9th - 12th grade, our senior youth group for all high school students, is a great way for Beth Am teens to make lifelong friends by hanging out with their peers at the synagogue, learning about their Jewish identity, and having fun.

A small fee is charged for youth group membership. For scholarship assistance, including youth group membership, retreats, Jewish summer camp and Israel programs, please complete and Informal Education Scholarship Form and return Erin Goldstrom, Youth Advisor.

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Sunday, May 26, 1:00 pm to Monday, May 27, 8:00 pm, American River
Join us for Adventure, Good Times and a Great Community! — The Annual BATY Rafting Trip is here! Join us for the most memorable overnight of the year. The bus from Beth Am stops for dinner in Old Town Auburn, followed by camping out under the stars, and white-water rafting on the American River. All 8th graders are invited to join us for their first BATY event. We look forward to welcoming them into our Beth Am high school youth community. Seniors, this is your last chance for a BATY fix before graduation, and confirmation class of 5772 this is the BEST reunion trip you could imagine! Please note that registration is now closed.
Sunday, June 2, 11:30 am to 6:30 pm, Elkhorn Slough, Ca
5th-8th Graders are Invited to Join this Annual Adventure — BAJY’s final event of the year is fast approaching: KAYAKING! No previous kayaking experience necessary. We will be paddling in Elkhorn Slough and then picnicking at the wildlife reserve. Experience some of California coastline’s natural beauty and have a great time with your BAJY friends. We would like to invite 5th grade students to this event and welcome them into the BAJY community at Beth Am. The event will cost $75. RSVP by filling out the waiver form and emergency form, and sending them to Erin by Friday, May 31 by mail or email as an attachment.