Young people are involved in many aspects of synagogue life at Temple Beth El.

Hebrew School: Temple Beth El Hebrew School offers quality Jewish education in the Conservative tradition. Regular classes are supplemented by special events, family programs and religious services.  The TBE School Wing fills with Hebrew School students on Wednesday afternoons and Sunday mornings.

Hebrew High School: This year our Hebrew High program will consist of two offerings: The Jewish Lens for grades 8-10, with 10th graders celebrating their Confirmation at the end of the year; and The Jewish U for grades 11 and 12, with an eye toward college and beyond.

Madrichim:  As many as a dozen youth participate as Madrichim (junior faculty) at our Hebrew School.  Madrichim serve as tutors, assistant teachers, technology wizards, and more.

B’nai Mitzvah Preparation:  Director of Congregational Learning, Dov Goldberg, offers B’nai Mitzvah tutoring to eligible students (some are 13, some are 63!).  Rabbi Braun assists B’nai Mitzvah students as they prepare their d’vrei Torah.

Reading Torah: Post B’nai Mitzvah students often read Torah at Shabbat services.

USY: Temple Beth El has an active United Synagogue Youth Chapter.  USY members and Youth Advisor, Rebecca Canter, plan and participate many activities.  This summer they are hosting the Temple Barbecue at Payson Park on August 30. Other USY events include: leading Shabbat services at Cedars Nursing Home, monthly lounge nights, Old Port Scavenger Hunt, snow tubing, lunch in the Rabbi’s Sukkah, and attending national and regional conventions.

Kadima: Students in grades 4-6 are invited to participate in Kadima events.  You do not need to be a Temple member to participate.  Past events include: Pizza & Movie, Board Games, Sukkah Party, snow tubing, and more.