Youth Activities
Informal Jewish Education
It's called Informal Jewish Education, but the kids know it has nothing to do with school. Under the guidance of adult advisors, even the most secular activities (bowling, mini-golf, etc.) can reinforce Jewish values and practice. CBE's youth groups participate in (and lead!) a balance of activities, including spiritual, cultural and community service activities along with the social events.
Under the leadership of Youth Director Zach Moskowitz, 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 in their already-packed schedules.
USY (Grades 8-12)
CBE USY, (or CuBsEy) is Beth Emeth's Youth group for teens in 8th-12th grades. Affiliated with United Synagogue Youth, it provides opportunities for socializing, leadership, and religious observance. In addition to events with our own USY chapter, we participate in regional events through Seaboard USY, where we have been a Chapter of Excellence for several years, including the 2016-2017 Chapter of the Year.
Follow CuBsEy on Instagram and Twitter @cbe_usy and on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/cubsey
USY Advisor: Julia Sakowitz
Kadima (Grades 5-7)
CBE Kadima is Beth Emeth's Youth group for teens in 5th-7th grades. Affiliated with United Synagogue Youth, it provides opportunities for socializing, leadership, and religious observance. In addition to events with our own Kadima chapter, we participate in regional events through Seaboard USY and Kadima.
Kadima Advisor: Patrick Lesch
2nd Monday (Grades K-7)
Our 2nd Monday program is a once-monthly program for Kindergarten-7th graders filled with games, crafts, tzedakah projects, snacks and dinner!
For more information, contact Youth Director Zach Moskowitz
Collegians of Beth Emeth
Collegians of Beth Emeth (formerly KOACH) is our outreach program for Beth Emeth’s college students. We like to make sure that our college students have a taste of home while they’re away at school, through twice-yearly care packages. Please make sure your college student’s address is updated by sending their name, school and mailing address to Youth Director Zach Moskowitz.
Scholarship Opportunities:
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 Youth Director Zach Moskowitz, CBE Executive Director. And please remember to think of the Megan Miriam Berman Youth Fund as you consider donations to the Beth Emeth community.
Sisterhood also offers grants to assist with Jewish camping experience or trip costs for children of Sisterhood members ("Camp Cash"). The annual application date is July 31. Information about this program and application forms are available on the Camp Cash page.
Youth Director Office Hours:
(Hours suspended during Covid; contact Zach by email!)
Youth Director Zach Moskowitz can be reached by email, or come visit!
- Sunday : 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Monday : 2:00 – 6:30 PM
- Tuesday : 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday : 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday : 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours may change based on youth events and meetings.
Resources:
- Private Facebook Group
- Check out the CBE Youth YouTube Channel for fun Jewish videos.