Temple Beth Sholom - Miami Beach, FL

Youth Groups

Beth Sholom Temple Youth (BESHTY) is our youth program. Youth group is a way to strengthen children's involvement in their Jewish community by doing activities that are social, educational, religious and social action. Our children are the leaders of tomorrow and BESHTY wants to provide them with all the knowledge and resources to help them be successful as they grow into young adults.

To become a BESHTY member, all you have to do is fill out and turn in the Membership and Emergency forms to Ashley Barondess, Director of Youth Programming.

Micro BESHTY

Micro BESHTY gives our 3^rd and 4^th graders the first glimpse of youth groups. It offers an experience that allows your child to venture out of the classroom for fun, educational and memorable experiences. They meet on alternate Mondays during our mid-week program from 4:45-5:30 p.m. and go on outings on a monthly basis. The 4th graders will go on an annual retreat during the spring.

Mini BESHTY

Mini BESHTY is for our 5th and 6^th graders. They participate in social, educational, and creative activities throughout the year. Mini BESHTY meets weekly on Thursdays during our mid-week program from 3:30-5:30pm for programs with various Jewish content, sports, snacks and more! Participants enjoy both onsite and offiste excurions monthly and attend an annual retreat in the spring.

Junior BESHTY

Junior BESHTY gives 7^th and 8^th graders an opportunity to be with other Jewish teens in a variety of programs including leadership, social, community outreach, religious and educational. They meet on alternate Tuesdays from 6:15-8:00 p.m. for dinner, programs and meetings. There are events scheduled monthly including Shabbat dinner,sporting events, Shul-Ins and more. Junior BESHTY is given their first glimpse of North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY) at Hatikvah Kallah in spring semester.

Senior BESHTY

Senior BESHTY is open to our 9^th–12^th graders and are involved in NFTY. They meet every other Tuesday from 6:15-8:00 p.m. for dinner and a mix of programs that include topics on current events, religion, social action, leadership and education. This gives our high school students a chance to spend time with their Jewish friends and peers. There are monthly outings which include overnight trips, retreats and NFTY regional and national events.