Prophetic Anointing Temple Beth Shalom is committed to serving the youth. The congregation supports its commitment by offering dynamic programming and creating an environment that is welcoming to children of all ages.

Building Pride in Our Youth

The fundamental goal of all youth activities at P.A.T.B.S is to give children and teenagers pride and building self esteem.the youth groups combine social activities, cultural events, and programs all of which emphasize morals & values in order to help our youth develop a strong identity. Through involvement in our youth groups, children form a bond to P.A.T.B.S which ideally motivates them to continue their participation in the community throughout their lives.

Helping Children to Feel Accepted and Valued

The book of Genesis says that we all are created B’tzelehem Eloheim – in Yah’s image. In Deuteronomy, Moses says that all of the people, from the leaders and judges to the drawers of water and cutters of wood, are part of Yah’s covenant community. From these passages in the Torah we learn that everyone is a child of Yahweh's and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.

Young people live in a very competitive world. They worry about being accepted, competent in sports, being popular, getting into a good college, and countless other concerns. P.A.T.B.S’s Youth Program is committed to being one place in which every child feels welcome and valued.

Providing a Forum for Children and Teens to Discuss Today’s Challenging Issues

Children and teenagers face many challenges today. Adolescence is a time when teenagers begin to form their adult identity and ask many personal questions. Young people are confronted by problems including peer pressure, drugs, alcoholism, teen suicide, and teen pregnancy. P.A.T.B.S offers powerful insights into these issues and the youth groups provide a nurturing forum for young people to talk about critical issues.

Form a Life-long Connection to the Jewish Community

Youth activities at P.A.T.B.S are based on a belief that when young people are empowered to participate in the temple they will begin a life-long relationship. Studies show that children and teens who participate in youth activities develop a stronger connection to their community.  Their involvement creates more committed and involved adults.

Reaching Every Child

P.A.T.B.S is committed to maintaining a relationship with every child whose family belongs to the congregation. The youth groups create a warm, fun-filled, meaningful and accepting place for all children and teens, and we encourage all students to participate and take part in the programs.Even when our students go off to college we have a responsibility to stay in touch with them and convey the message that they are always welcome at the P.A.T.B.S.

Our youth program is geared toward children from Junior High and High School, If you are a parent of the school age listed and would like your child to be part of the youth program, or you are a student that wants to be part of the program just fill out the membership form below and someone will get back to you . Membership dues are $10 month and can be paid the first week of every month or all at once as soon as membership is accepted