Youth Groups
United Synagogue Youth (USY)
Emanuel USY (EmUSY) is an award winning teen youth group chapter of the Hanefesh/CT Valley Region of United Synagogue Youth (USY). USY is affiliated with the United Synagogues of Conservative Judaism. We strive to be a vibrant, national leader offering our members a wide array of meaningful religious, social & educational programming throughout the year.
The Emanuel Synagogue chapter of United Synagogue Youth (USY) was Regional Chapter of the 2009-2010 USY year. 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
- Just plain fun!
We welcome you to join us!
Irene Mackey tells what she expects to get from USY on Wheels 2010
Click here to go to the EmUSY website.
CONTACT Harrison Shapiro, Advisor, (860) 233-2774, school@emanuelsynagogue.org
Rob Kavaler, Communications Chairperson, www.emanuelusy.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, (860)233-2774, school@emanuelsynagogue.org
Camp Ramah, located in Palmer, Massachusetts, offers an exciting summer filled with athletics, art, water sports and more in a vibrant and welcoming Jewish atmosphere to entering 4th through 11th graders. Click this logo to learn more about the Ramah experience