Adath USY and Youth Department
10500 Hillside Ln. W.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-215-3910
Fax: 952-545-2913
adathjeshurun.org/youth
Director of Youth Engagement: Rachel Sher, rachels@adath.net
Adath USY (Grades 9-12), Kadima (Grades 7-8) and Maccabees (Grades 4-6) are the youth programs of Adath Jeshurun Congregation, as well as monthly meetings for Rosh Hodesh for eighth-twelfth grade girls and Shevet for eighth-twelfth grade boys. In addition there is a Teen Heschel Society Study Group. The Youth Department provides the opportunity for social, educational, social action and Israel-related programs throughout the year. We also strive to provide leadership development opportunities for our youth. The Youth Department is responsible for the production of the Adath Family Purim Carnival with games, activities and the silent auction. Additionally, Adath USY and Kadima host a Saturday evening called Parents Night Out — Camp USY. We participate in regional and international conventions, and Israel trips, and provide many other programs.
Bet Shalom Congregation — Youth Groups
13613 Orchard Rd.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-933-8525
Fax: 952-933-3238
info@betshalom.org
betshalom.org
Youth Group Advisor (3rd-12th): Greta Cutts
Our younger students have opportunities planned by the youth group advisor to create community through grade-level activities that are planned by our youth group coordinators. Our high school students are members of BeSTY (Bet Shalom Temple Youth), which is affiliated with the international Reform Youth Movement called NFTY (North American Federation of Temple Youth). NFTY hosts quarterly retreats called kallot, and many of our students are encouraged to attend Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI), our movement’s summer camp in Oconomowoc, WI, where Rabbis Locketz, Crimmings and Cohen serve as faculty members.
Beth El Synagogue B’resheet — Youth Programs for Fifth and Sixth Graders
5225 Barry St. W.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-873-7330
Director of Youth Engagement: Avi Aharoni, aharoni@bethelsynagogue.org
For fifth and sixth graders, weekly programs give this group a taste of the Jewish youth group experience.
Beth El Synagogue Kadima — Youth Programs for Seventh and Eighth Graders
952-873-7330
Director of Youth Engagement: Avi Aharoni, aharoni@bethelsynagogue.org
For seventh and eighth graders, this program invites our youth to become more involved with the Youth Department. A wide variety of programs are held once a month.
Beth El Synagogue — USY
952-873-7330
Director of Youth Engagement: Avi Aharoni, aharoni@bethelsynagogue.org
An award-winning chapter of United Synagogue Youth, an international organization, Beth El USY puts together several programs each month, and a variety of social, Israeli, religious and social action programs throughout the year for Jewish youth, grades 9 to 12.
Beth Jacob USY
1179 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
651-452-2226
youth@beth-jacob.org
bjusy.com
Youth Director: Barry Golob
BJUSY (for grades 9-12), BJ Kadima (for grades 6-8) and BJuniors (for grades 3-5) are the youth groups of Beth Jacob Congregation. We are committed to providing a fun, safe, inclusive and educational Jewish environment for youth to live up to USY’s motto: “To Learn, to Teach, to Do.” All Jewish teens are welcome!
Minnesota JCC — Boy Scout Troop 738
scoutmaster738@gmail.com
adventureiscalling.org
Scoutmaster: Jeff Keller
Troop 738 gives boys, ages 11 through 18, a chance to experience scouting and the great outdoors through the Boy Scouts of America. Troop 738 is chartered by the Sabes JCC and is aligned with its values and vision, and it is therefore fully inclusive of the broad spectrum of our community. The lessons learned are more important than rank advancement or merit badges. Scouting teaches many skills, including leadership, and gives recognition to the young men and volunteers for their accomplishments and their efforts. Boy Scout Troop 738 is a member of the Northern Star Council, the mission and focus of which is “to provide a supportive environment for all young people, regardless of background or circumstance, designed to foster personal growth.”
Minnesota JCC — Girl Scouts BSA Troop 5738
scoutmaster738girls@gmail.com
troop738.org
scouting.org
Scoutmaster: Jason Walberg
As a founding troop of the new Scouts BSA program, Troop 5738 gives girls, ages 11 through 18, a chance to experience scouting through the nationally recognized Boy Scouts of America program. The girls of Troop 5738 learn leadership and organizational skills as they plan their own fun meetings and outings. They also develop physically as they challenge themselves with new outdoor skills. Troop 738 is chartered by the Sabes JCC and is aligned with its values and vision, and it is therefore fully inclusive of the broad spectrum of our community. The lessons learned are more important than rank advancement or merit badges. Scouting teaches many skills, including leadership, and gives recognition to the young men and volunteers for their accomplishments and their efforts. Boy Scout Troop 738 is a member of the Northern Star Council, the mission and focus of which is “to provide a supportive environment for all young people, regardless of background or circumstance, designed to foster personal growth.”
Minnesota JCC — Youth Programming
minnesotajcc.org
• Sabes Center Minneapolis
952-381-3308
Youth and Camping Director: Sophie Worrell, sophiew@minnesotajcc.org
The Sabes Center Minneapolis offers a range of youth fitness opportunities from youth karate to basketball to baton twirling. The Sabes JCC’s Youth Performance Program is an innovative and unique program that teaches the fundamentals of theater, music and dance in an inclusive environment for children grades 3 and up. Plus, the JCC offers special full-day and mini-camp programs during most school vacations, taking advantage of the JCC facility and all it has to offer, plus exciting field trips and special programs.
• Capp Center St. Paul
651-255-4768
Youth and Camping Director: Tyler Nelson, tylern@minnesotajcc.org
The Capp Center St. Paul offers a variety of programs for children and teens grades K-12. Club J after-school program offers a combination of structured activities and free-choice time to provide a stimulating environment for your child. Club J supports the development of a positive self-image by offering homework assistance, large motor play in the gym or outdoors on our playground, small motor play, age-appropriate activities and weekly access to the JCC swimming pool. Additional program highlights include musical theater productions, teen employment opportunities, school release day programs and special evening and weekend events.
Minnesota JCC — Teen & BBYO Programming
Teen Director: Alyssa Cohen, alyssac@minnesotajcc.org
952-381-3495
The Minnesota JCC provides opportunities for every Jewish teen in the Twin Cities to connect to meaningful opportunities and engage in Jewish programming that meets them where they are. Each year over 100 teens spend their summers working at our summer day camps, learning leadership skills and making lifelong friends. With over 150 members, our BBYO NorthStar region continues to be the fastest-growing BBYO community in the country. This program provides teens with Jewish pride and a deepened connection to Jewish heritage and community, as well as leadership, civic responsibilities and friendship-building opportunities.
NCSY/JSU
4331 W. 25th St.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-239-0642
kupfert@ncsy.org
midwestncsy.org
Minneapolis Director: Rabbi Tzvi Kupfer
Minneapolis Associate Director: Mindy Daitchman
NCSY is the premier organization dedicated to connecting, inspiring and empowering Jewish teens and encouraging passionate Judaism through Torah and tradition. Senior NCSY is a co-ed group open to all Jewish teens of high school age, regardless of religious background or affiliation. JSU (Jewish Student Union) is a student-led Jewish culture club facilitated by NCSY that runs after school in public schools throughout the Twin Cities. Junior NCSY is open to sixth through eighth graders. We offer many conventions throughout the year as well as numerous monthly activities. Contact Rabbi Kupfer or visit our website for more information.
Temple of Aaron Youth Department
616 S. Mississippi River Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55116
651-698-8874
Cantor/Educator: Joshua Fineblum, JoshuaFineblum@templeofaaron.org
Director of Engagement: Adam Bender
The award-winning Temple of Aaron Youth Department is composed of youth from second-12th grade. We have programming for all of our groups, both within our building and in the greater Twin Cities community. We also work with USCJ for regional and national programs where teens from different organizations get together and renew friendships from summer camps. USY (8th-12th) is our youth-led group that teaches leadership skills that will be used long after the students graduate. These young leaders are in our educational TiKone USY program synergizing formal and experiential Jewish education into one fluid program. This program, held on Sundays and Wednesdays, creates opportunities for our teens to learn and apply valuable life skills through a Jewish lens. For information, contact Joshua Fineblum.
Temple Israel Kids Next Dor (KiND)
For learners in grades 3-5, KiND unites youth through fun experiences that promote the passing on of our Jewish knowledge and values l’dor vador — from generation to generation. KiND participants come together in this endeavor to laugh, eat, play and bond with each other in a celebration of community and friendship.
Temple Israel Middle School Youth (TIMSY)
TIMSY provides a network for our youth during middle school, providing social and leadership opportunities as students reach the B’nai Mitzva years.
Temple Israel Program for Temple Youth (TIPTY)
TIPTY provides religious, social action and social programming for our ninth-12th graders, including serving our community through special projects, leading High Holiday services and more! Our teens also have the opportunity to travel for different youth group retreats throughout the year. TIPTY is a member of the North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY).
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