In our youth programs children and teens benefit from the principles of informal Jewish education by:

• Engaging in social, religious, educational, and community service activities.
• Building a strong Jewish identity.
• Participating in a community of shared values and goals.
• Forming friendships and having fun in our Jewish community.

 What Parents and Children Say About Youth Programs:

• “She came home saying that she learned, contributed, and enjoyed the delicious Chinese food!”
• “The Kadimah Board is a fantastic way for her to get to know everyone better and get better connected to the community.”
• “My son really enjoyed working at the Purim Carnival.  He had fun with his friends, but also enjoyed helping.  I am so glad he could help." 

2011-12 YOUTH CALENDARS
Kadima & USY Calendar

YOUTH GROUPS
Halutzim (pioneers) is our youth group for grades K-2.

Ruah (spirit) is our youth group for grades 3-5.

• Our youth group for grades 6 & 7.
• Join our Kadimah Board to have a stronger say in Kadimah programs, earn community service credit, and build leadership skills.  Click here for more information.

USY  (United Synagogue Youth)

• Our youth group for grades 8-12. Check out www.usy.org for more information about USY regional, national, and international programs. 
• Help decide what USY events we do!  Click here for information about our USY Board, including upcoming meetings, project ideas, and contact information.
• UPCOMING EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER
• REGIONAL METNY BOAT RIDE AND RESERVATION FORM
• KOACH FALL KINNUS Letter and Housing Form

ADDITIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS

Basketball League

Over 90 boys and girls in grades 5-12 play and represent Temple Israel Center in the Westchester Jewish Basketball League.  Our basketball teams are a fun way for players to improve their skills, as well as strengthen their connections to Temple Israel Center and the Westchester Jewish community. Click here for more information and registration forms.

Ben Yehudah Street (BYS)
Help your child have fun while making efficient use of the time between secular and Religious School.  2nd - 6th graders can socialize, play games in the Moadon (Youth Lounge) and do homework during BYS.  Click here for more information and to register. 

Come find out what all of the buzz is about - Just stop by the Moadon (Youth Lounge) to try out Ben Yehudah Street on any one day between Monday, Sept. 12th and Thursday, Oct. 6th. 


Teen Minyan
Join us for some singing and davening with Jewish rock star, Sheldon Low, and our youth advisors. 

Shevet Achim: Brotherhood 
Temple Israel Center has joined with Moving Traditions (recently just named as one of the top 50 innovative Jewish programs) to begin a brotherhood group for ALL 8th grade boys at Temple Israel Center (affiliation with the Religious School is NOT required). This group is a place for 8th grade boys to talk about the tough issues facing them today.  Click here to read a recent article about this program.
To join, please contact Ethan Witkosky.  
 

Jewish Summer Experiences
Find out more information about Jewish camps and trips to Israel and Europe.

Register Your Child for Youth Programs!
2011-2012 Youth Registration Form for Grades K-12

Please ensure that the Office of Congregational Learning has the correct email addresses for both you and you and your child. You will receive detailed email notification about these youth events. Events are subject to change and additional programs may be added - look for email updates.