Mission Statement
It is our hope and dream here at Congregation Beth El that, with family
participation in our Youth Services, we will build a warm, caring, and
educated Jewish Community.

Shabbat Pray & Play, Ages: 3– 6 years of age    11am - 12 pm             
This service is held twice-a-month.  You and the youngest members of your family will enjoy a mini service full of  songs,  stories, games  and special Kiddush refreshments.
Dates:
                                                    March 10 and 24
November  28                              April 8 and 22
December 12                               May 8 and 22*
January 2, 9 and 23                           (*Chai Awards) 
February 13 and 27
  

Message from the Klay Kodesh: A Holy Time in a Holy Place
Our goal as Jews is to make all time holy.  Still, in our busy lives, we have precious little time to pause and reflect on the gifts that are ours, what matters most in our lives, and how we can move a bit further on the path of becoming the person Gd wants us to be.  That’s why we, Jews of all ages, need synagogue services with personal prayer time, so very much.

Beth El Youth Services offer the unique opportunity for family prayer and study.  Synagogue is to Judaism what home is to family.  Here we can experience together genuine intimacy, a respite from the turmoil of daily lives, and a calming feeling of belonging.

Youth Services, however, are more than self-serving.  They remind us, adults and children of our interdependency, of our mutual obligation to our Jewish community.

How do we know that our prayers are answered?  As one Talmudic sage put it, “He or she who rises from prayer feeling like a better Jew, a better human being, a nicer person; that person’s prayers have been answered”.

So enjoy this unique growth opportunity, for yourself, for your family, and for our community.  Insights gained here will change the course of your life; memories made here will last a lifetime, priorities set today will influence generations to come.

We are delighted that you have chosen to spend this precious time with us. 

Why should you join us at services?

• Fun with Friends
• Learn new things about services
• Show your stuff to your family and friends
• Be eligible for one of the prestigious service awards given out at the end of the year

Contact Information
For other questions about Youth services at Beth El please contact Director of Community Life 
Ronit Boyd  (856) 675-1166 ext.418  or E-mail:  rboyd@bethelsnj.org