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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

Koach -- Chanukah 5764 at Beth Emeth

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. 

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. 

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

Please contact Kara Rosenwald or any of the advisors for more information, or fill out the membership form now!

We Have Youth Groups for All Ages

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

• Advisors: Heidi Palchik and Amit Hickman

• Mazel Tov to the new CBE USY Board for 2009-2010

  • President – Mathew Barkan

  • Vice-President – Sheryl Greene

  • SATO VP – Julia Sakowitz

  • Religious Education VP – Kate Gorbach

  • Communications VP – Betty McConn

  • Membership/Kadima VP – Catie Cloutier

  • Israeli Affairs VP – Keenan Temin

• 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!

• SAVE THESE DATES FOR SPRING 2009 USY EVENTS!

  • April 19 – USY/Kadima Kings Dominion Day

    SEABOARD REGION USY and Kadima Kings Dominion Day Sunday, April 19, 2009 (Registration deadline: April 3, 2009)     Cost: $63 for participants from Maryland, DC & Northern Virginia (transportation provided by Seaboard Region) $33 for participants from Richmond, Raleigh, Durham & Tidewater (transportation coordinated by your synagogue) Download registration form

  • April TBD – End of the Year Program – Matt & Yale

  • May 2 - Elections for 2009-2010 officers, 7pm

  • May 15 – USY/Kadima Installation Dinner and CBE Send off of High School Seniors - 6pm 

  • May 20 - Lounge Nite

  • May 22-25 - USY Spring Convention

  • May 31 - End of the Year Event

Kadima, 6th - 8th Graders

• Advisor: Gabi Chojkier

• SAVE THESE DATES FOR SPRING 2009 KADIMA EVENTS! (Please note: These dates are tentative – please look out for program flyers for exact program information!)

  • April 19 – USY/Kadima Kings Dominion Day

    SEABOARD REGION USY and Kadima Kings Dominion Day Sunday, April 19, 2009 (Registration deadline: April 3, 2009)     Cost: $63 for participants from Maryland, DC & Northern Virginia (transportation provided by Seaboard Region) $33 for participants from Richmond, Raleigh, Durham & Tidewater (transportation coordinated by your synagogue) Download registration form

  • May 15 – USY/Kadima Installation Dinner and CBE Send off of High School Seniors - 6pm -- see details in USY section above

  • May 17 –CBE Picnic

  • May 31 - End of the Year Event

  • June 12 – USY/Kadima Installation Dinner 6pm

Machar, 4th - 5th Graders

• Advisor:  Kara Rosenwald 

• SAVE THESE DATES FOR SPRING 2009 MACHAR EVENTS!

  • April 1 – A Session Chocolate Seder

  • April 2 – B Session Chocolate Seder

• May 17 – End of the Year CBE Picnic

Bonim, 2nd - 3rd Graders

• Advisor:  Kara Rosenwald 

• SAVE THESE DATES FOR SPRING 2009 BONIM EVENTS!

  • March 8 – Bonim goes to the Purim Carnival with their families

  • May 17– End of the Year CBE Picnic

Nitzanim, Grades K-1

• Advisors: Kara Rosenwald 

• SAVE THESE DATES FOR SPRING 2009 NITZANIM EVENTS!

  • March 8 – Machar goes to the Purim Carnival with their families

  • March 13 -14th – K-1 Mini-Shabbaton

  • May 17 – End of the Year CBE Picnic

Koach, College Students

• Advisors: Suzy Arencibia and Maureen Wakefield

• Online Koach signup form

We Also Have Jewish Scouting

Cub Scouts

• Pack Committee Chair: Stephan Greene

• Scoutmaster: Keith Rubin

• Tiger Cub (1st grade) leader Andy Loggia

• Communications: Michael Freidin

Girl Scouts

• Co-Troop Leaders: Eve Sky and Cindy Richards

We currently have a Junior Girl Scout Troop with mainly 5th and 6th grade girls, and have being doing community service, physical and social well-being activities and selling cookies to support our activities.  In fact, last May, we went to the Maryland Science Center for an overnight using some of our cookie money! Please contact Eve Sky or Cindy Richards for more information or to join.

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

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