Youth Department

USY

  USY (Grades 8th–12th)

Advisor: Chaim Respes
President: Jake Fischer

Our award winning USY chapter offers Jewish teens the opportunity to develop lasting friendships with other Jewish teens from Beth El, Hagesher region, and across the USA. Beth El USY is run by a peer elected executive board and overseen by our advisor, Chaim. It offers a variety of programs - social, community service, and Israel awareness. USY members may participate in all Beth El USY chapter events, all regional events including conventions, dances, and the USY Basketball League, among other programs. This year promises to be a spectacular one filled with fun and memorable experiences! For questions or information feel free to contact Sarah, Jake or Chaim. Send in your membership forms now so that you can join in on the fun.

Top 10 Reasons to JOIN USY CLICK HERE
Membership Form  CLICK HERE

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2009- 2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS*


Sept. 18 - 20: Rosh Hashanah Teen Services
Sept. 20: Taschlich Bowl
Oct. 3: Teen Shabbat
Oct. 17: USY Regional Kick off Dance
Oct. 25: Paintball
Nov. 7: Teen Shabbat - PJ Shabbat
Nov. 13 - 15: Hosting Fall Kinnus - Click HERE for an application
          Thank you to all our host families for your help, warmth & hospitality.
Nov. 24: Join Beth El Women for a GNO: New Moon at the Ritz
Nov. 25: ANNUAL TURKEY TROT
Dec. 2: Teen Shabbat
Dec 11-12: Join Pizmon at Shabbat Services
Dec. 19: Confirmation Trip to Israel - Nissiya Tovah
Jan. 13: Sixers Jewish Heritage Night
Jan. 16: Strike Out Hunger: Bowling & SATO Event
Jan. 23: Dance at Beth Shalom Elkins Park
Feb. 6-7: Teen Shabbat (Havdallah)/Ice Sakting with the Region Shul In/World Wide Wrap
Feb. 26-27: Purim
April 3: Teen Shabbat/Chocolate Seder
April 11: The Bachelor
April 22 -25: Regional Spring Convention

May 2 – All Youth Groups Event 9 am – 12 pm Winner of an i-touch  - Sarah Goldfield

May 16: USY Board Elections

June 6: Celebrity Softball Game

June 7: Phillies Game

August 2010: Encampment, August 17 - 22




 SUMMER PROGRAMS - CLICK HERE







Congratulations to the new 2010-2011 Board


President: Jake Fischer
Israel Affairs and Executive Vice President: Eric Kessler
Communications Vice Presidents: May Doar and Levana Berlin
Membership/Kadima Vice President Lena Backal
Social Action/Tikkun Olam Vice Presidents: Asher Weinstein and Joey Gerber
Religion/Education Vice Presidents: Ben Kirby and Saul Shaaltiel
Programming Chair: Isabel Freedman

Beth El Youth Department

Beth El's award winning Youth Department offers a variety of activities and programs for the Youth of our synagogue. Our goal is to provide informal experiential learning through fun, innovative and social activities for all ages. Each of our youth groups offer age-appropriate events and activities, which are overseen by advisors and our Director of Community Life, Ronit Boyd. Please send in your payment and membership forms to Beth El so that you can be informed about all of our programming. If you have any questions feel free to contact Ronit at the synagogue x418 or the appropriate youth group advisor.