UNITED SYNAGOGUE YOUTH GROUP (USY)
Our United Synagogue Youth Group (USY) is yet another opportunity for our high
school members (9th-12th graders) to remain active within the synagogue and Jewish
community through social, religious and educational programming. USY offers teens
a chance to make Jewish friends from other areas at regional teen conventions
and summer Israel programs. A student board, elected each year, plans and implements
programming during the course of the year. An advisor provides support for the
board and supervises the youth group events.
BETH AM'S MADRIKHIM
Beth Am's Madrikhim Program is designed to develop post-confirmation students
(10th-12th graders) into potential lay leaders and religious school teachers.
The program provides valuable support to the administrators and teachers in the
school and enables teenagers to serve as role models for younger students. The
program offers an opportunity for its participants to continue to build their
Jewish identities by serving the community. The Hebrew word Madrikhim means leaders.
Beth Am's Madrikhim are eligible to act as tutors, teaching assistants, Junior
Congregation and Tot Shabbat assistants, as well as office managers. They are
supervised by the faculty and meet with the Principal monthly to evaluate their
experiences.
Beth Am Connection
Beth Am keeps in touch with our young people of college age, with regular monthly
mailings and a directory of their peers. At key holidays, young people receive
special packages to bring a touch of "home," wherever they may be.
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Candle lighting is at 7:24 pm on Friday, August 29.