Youth / Teens
United Synagogue Youth (USY)
The Emanuel Synagogue chapter of United Synagogue Youth (USY) is Regional Chapter of the Year for the fifth time in six years. Individual teens are leaders in the Region and have won regional and national awards. USY’ers are role models for our Kadima middle-schoolers.
Activities include: Social justice, USY Shabbat, Teen High Holy Day Services, USY Encampment, Israel Pilgrimage, USY on Wheels, International Convention, J
ust plain fun!
We welcome you to join us!
CONTACT Harrison Shapiro, Advisor, (860) 233-2774, school@emanuelsynagogue.org
Visit the The Emanuel USY website.
Beit Sefer Tichon (The Emanuel Synagogue High School Program
Our high school department, grades 8-12, continues our children’s growth in Judaism as they approach the college years. Many of our high school students also choose to be Teacher Aides in Religious School classes. Students are confirmed in 10th grade and graduate in 12th grade.
Our high school students are presently doing a Unified Theater Purim play, This will serve as a model for other religi
ous organizations that could use Unified Theater to engage and include their members with special needs and allow students to explore and lead in theater. The students are creating their own interpretation and retelling of the Esther story with some modern adaptations, fun characters, and music. It will be performed February 28th, 2010.
CONTACT Judith T. Fox, Director of Education, (860) 233-2774, judyefox@emanuelsynagogue.org
Madrich/cha (Teacher Aide) Program
Each year a group of students is chosen to be Teacher Aides in the primary department and resource room on Sunday mornings and in Junior Congregation on Shabbat mornings. Aides receive a modest salary for their work. The requirements are:
- Attendance at Beit Sefer Tichon (our High School department) or Jewish Day School.
- Commitment to be at work promptly and regularly.
- Willingness to be flexible about class assignments and work requirements.
- Patience and a desire to work with young children.
- For Resource Room Aides: excellent Hebrew reading skills.
CONTACT Judith T. Fox, Director of Education, (860) 233-2774, judyefox@emanuelsynagogue.org
Kadima: A youth group for grades 6, 7, and 8
Kadima is an international youth organization under the auspices of the United Synagogues of Conservative Judaism. Its purpose is to involve Jewish pre-teens in a meaningful relationship with Judaism in a positive environment that is educational, religious, and social.
Our Kadima middle-schoolers will:
- Socialize with their Jewish peers.
- Take a responsible role in synagogue life.
- Participate in various mitzvah projects.
- Join in a wide array of activities, including trips, social justice projects, and sports. Some favorites are Rock ‘n’ Bowl, Laser Tag, and dances.
- On a regional level, Kadima members may attend overnights, dances, and other events with other Kadimaniks from throughout Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
We welcome you to join us!
CONTACT Alina Bricklin, Advisor, 233-2774, school@emanuelsynagogue.org
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