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 United Synagogue Youth, the Conservative movement’s national youth organization, its Regional and Sub-regional activities, our award-winning local youth groups, 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 grade. Chalutzim meets once a month with the goal of creating and fostering Jewish friendships. Join the Chalutzim Facebook page. Chalutzim Events - Click here

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

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

Sababa (Cool) USY - 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. USY Events - Click here

International, Regional, and Sub-Regional Kadima & USY - We are part of a much, much larger organization! International Kadima & USY, as well as Region (HaNegev), and Sub-Region (Ein Gedi) offer amazing programs to introduce Jewish 6th - 12th graders to each other during exciting and engaging new programs. To learn more about the programs they offer, check out MyUSYFiFall! Don't forget to follow International USY on Facebook and Instagram, HaNegev on Facebook and Instagram, and Ein Gedi on Facebook on Instagram!