Youth Department

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Jewish communal life is as significant for our youth as it is for our adults. In our world today, with increasing pressures and competitiveness, our youth need a safe space to call home, to ask questions, seek thoughtful answers, explore their spirituality and growth, and socialize in meaningful ways.

We are committed to the United Synagogue Youth, the Conservative movement’s national youth organization, and its Regional and Sub-regional activities, our award winning local USY chapter, Camp Ramah Darom, and more. We offer youth groups for all ages, under the supervision of our Youth Director and Advisors.

Chalutzim (Pioneers) - Our youth group for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grades. Chalutzim meets once a month with the goal of creating and fostering Jewish friendships. Join the Chalutzim Facebook page.

Atid (Future) - Our youth group for children in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. Atid meets once a month with the goal of bringing a Jewish aspect to our participants' friendships. Join the Atid Facebook page.

Kadima (Forward) - Our youth group for children in 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Kadima meets once a month with the goal of creating and fostering Jewish friendships. Join the Kadima Facebook page and Instagram.

Sababa USY (Cool) - Our youth group for high school students in 9th - 12th grades. Sababa USY meets every Wednesday and some Sundays with the goal of exploring our Jewish identity in fun exciting and experiential ways. Sababa USY has multiple conventions throughout the year with other USY chapters. Join the Sababa USY Facebook page and Instagram.

FOR STEVEN'S VIRTUAL OFFICE, PLEASE CLICK HERE [office is currently CLOSED]

Summer Offerings

During the summer of 2020, we'll be sharing many links to programs and activities being offered around the Community HERE.

After School @ The Etz

We're excited to bring you this new, engaging program, beginning on Monday, August 17th! Our K-5th Graders will be in groups of (no more than 5) to have an afternoon of fun after a long day on Zoom, featuring science experiments, cooking lessons, gaga, basketball, and so much more!! To register, please click HERE. To pay, please click HERE.

Youth Department Fundraisers

Stay tuned!

Youth Groups Calendar Links

To view or subscribe to our Google Calendar, please click HERE.

To view our events on the Etz Chaim website calendar, please click HERE.

For a printable, color-coordinated copy of our calendar, please click HERE.

Youth Groups Membership

Click HERE to complete your Youth Department Membership Application online or click HERE to download and print!

Meet Our Youth Advisors

Click HERE to learn more about Roei & Madelyn!

Click HERE to pay for a program online!

Sun, September 20 2020 2 Tishrei 5781