Congregation Beth Emeth - Youth Groups and Scouts

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Youth Director:

Kara Rosenwald
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To Parents:

Young people flourish at Beth Emeth, inside and outside the synagogue.

Our kids benefit from a wealth of extracurricular activities and are constantly forced to make choices about where to spend their time.

The goal of the CBE Youth Department is to provide Jewish experiences that are so fun and rewarding that the kids will choose to include them into their already-packed schedules.

"I am thrilled that CBE offers youth programming through Bonim, Machar, Kadima, and USY. Why? In my girls' schools, they often have no other Jewish kids in their classes. In addition to their other school friends, it is important to me that my girls have the opportunity to develop friendships with others who share our holidays and traditions. Both within CBE and through regional programming, youth programs have met this need for our family."

-- CBE Parent

Quick Links: Youth Groups for All Ages · Membership Forms: K-7, 8-12
Subsidy Form · Camp Counselor Application

Youth Group and Scout Events on Interactive Calendar

Informal Jewish Education

It's called Informal Jewish Education, but the kids know it has nothing to do with school. Under the auspices of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) and guidance of adult advisors, even the most secular activities (bowling, mini-golf, etc.) can reinforce Jewish values and Conservative Jewish practice. Advisors can also assure a balance of activities to include spiritual, cultural and community service activities along with the social events.

Other Activities

Occasionally, the Youth Department produces fun and fulfilling events for all of Beth Emeth's young people, regardless of their membership in any of the youth groups. We also serve as a clearinghouse of information about other community-wide youth activities such as those at the JCC of Northern VA, Jewish Experience for Teens (JET), Israel Quest, Jewish Youth Philanthropy Institute (JYPI) and others.

Youth Subsidies

Sisterhood offers grants to assist with Jewish camping experience or Israel trip costs for children of Sisterhood members. The annual application date is July 31. Download the grant program details and application.

The Megan Miriam Berman Youth Fund has been established to help our youthful members participate in Youth activities such as travel to regional, national and international meetings. Members who are active in the synagogue and in Jewish studies may be eligible. Additional subsidies are available in cases of financial need; check the Youth Subsidy Policy** for details and then complete the Subsidy Application** to request assistance.

CBE also invites 9th-12th graders and College Students to apply to be counselors and junior counselors at the Vacation Torah School to be held August 1-5, 2011. Please complete the counselor application.

Completed forms should be sent or delivered to Linda Eisinger, CBE Executive Director. And please remember to think of the Megan Miriam Berman Youth Fund as you consider donations to the Beth Emeth community.

Jewish Youth Philanthropy Institute (JYPI)

JYPI welcomes 8-9th graders and 10-11th graders. For both groups, CBE provides a subsidy to help you participate in this program that meets on several Sundays starting early in 2010. Apply now -- space is limited!

The ultimate goal, of course, is to provide the maximum number of opportunities for our kids to be with other Jewish kids.

To register, fill out the Membership Form for K-7 or grades 8-12 now! (You can use this form to sign up just for Youth Groups, and/or also for religious school.)

Please contact Kara Rosenwald or any of the advisors for more information, or

We Have Youth Groups for All Ages

Events for all Groups

USY, United Synagogue Youth, 9^th – 12^th Graders

Advisors: Amit Hickman and James Hickman
CBE USY Board for 2011-12
- President- Becca Waldman
- Exec. VP- Anna Koozman
- IA VP- Keenan Temin
- Rel/Ed VP- Leah Cantor
- SA/TO VP- Hannah Kaplan
- Mem/Kad VP- Josh Wallace
- Communications VP- Jenny Rubin
- Historian- Alyssa Rozines
- Freshman Rep (SATO)- Wittney Skigen
- Freshman Rep (Mem-Kad) - Josh Rubin
Are you on Facebook? Get onto the CBE USY Facebook group page! Friend Kara Rosenwald and tell her you want to be in the group – she will add you. CBE USY is a secret group, open only to CBE USY members!

USY Major Events

(See additional events and confirm dates on the Youth Calendar)

Check out the USY Formal Commercial

Tickets are $20 per person
Download flyer/form to register
All ticket requests must be received by January 23, 2012!

Kadima, 6th - 8th Graders

Advisor: Kara Rosenwald
Kadima Board for 2011-12
- President – Daniel Rubin

Kadima Upcoming Major Events
(Please check with the online Youth Calendar for event updates!)

January

7^th – Kadima Saturday Night live
9^th - 2^nd Monday (6^th& 7^th graders)

February

3rd-4th - USY Shabbaton (8th graders invited)
13^th - 2^nd Monday (6^th& 7^th graders)
26^th – Kadima event at CBE

March

2^nd-4^th – Winter Kadima Kallah
11^th – Purim Carnival
12^th - 2^nd Monday (6^th& 7^th graders)

April

9^th - 2^nd Monday (6^th& 7^th graders)
29^th – Regional Kings Dominion Day

May

6^th – Elections & End of the Year program
14^th - 2^nd Monday (6^th& 7^th graders)

June

End of Year Shabbat Dinner and Senior Send-off

Machar, 4th - 5th Graders

Advisor: Kara Rosenwald
See Kadima section above for 2nd Mondays info (2nd-7th graders)
Check the Youth Calendar for more Machar Events

Bonim, 2nd - 3rd Graders

Advisor: Kara Rosenwald
See Kadima section above for 2nd Mondays info (2nd-7th graders)
Check the Youth Calendar for more Bonim Events

Nitzanim, Grades K-1

Advisors: Kara Rosenwald

Koach, College Students

Advisors: Kara Rosenwald
Online Koach signup form

We Also Have Jewish Scouting

Cub Scouts

Pack Committee Chair: Steve Greene
Scoutmaster: Dan Moldover
Communications: Andy Loggia

CBE has our very own Cub Pack 1884!

If you’ve been interested in scouting, but hate the idea of Friday night pack meetings, bacon and eggs at camp outs, or feel uncomfortable meeting in a church, then CBE’s cub scout pack has a place for your son.

Pack 1884 is sponsored by Beth Emeth, but is open to all boys, regardless of membership status, race, or religion. We participate in Jewish Scouting activities, but we follow the same principles of scouting as all the local school groups.

If you have a son in in grades 1-5, come join Pack 1884 where you can:

Maintain your Jewish friendships while having fun with scouting.
Build leadership skills in a small, cohesive group with relaxed time commitment
Participate in the ever-popular Pinewood Derby!

Questions? Contact Dan Moldover, or Pack Committee Chairman Steve Greene.

Girl Scouts

Last year's Daisy Troop was very busy doing community service, physical and social well-being activities and selling cookies to support our activities. They used some of the money they earned to have a bowling party this summer.

If anyone would like to re-start a CBE Daisy or Brownie troop, supplies and some funding are available -- please contact Denise Moldover for more information.

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