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ewarding process of creating our own unique programs proved to us that the quality of a program triumphs over the quantity of programs we have each year. Some of these programs include Human Bop-it, SarBEANS, and Virtual Israel-ity. Communication within our chapter has dramatically increased due to our new USYer-designed website and the addition of Facebook “events” for our chapter programs. Our Executive and General Board spent countless hours crafting the amusing write-ups and designing the pages of our chapter yearbook. In addition to this yearbook being a history of our standout year, we consider it a work of art, and we hope you have as much fun reading it as we did making it. GOLD TEMPLE REYIM 100-250 Newton, MA Submitted by Amy Worth 617-537-2410 Temple Reyim USY is the place to be for Jewish youth in Newton. Our chapter is the most fun and active in all of New England, and we have won several regional awards over the past five years, including New England Gold Chapter of Excellence for two consecutive years, Most Improved Chapter, Greatest Membership Increase, and Certificates of Merit for nearly every program we have run. We are thrilled to announce that for the first time in thirty-four years, the NERUSY (New England Region USY) President is from Temple Reyim. Temple Reyim USY runs groups for students in grades 5-6 (Kadima), 7-8 (Jr. USY) and 9-12 (Sr. USY). Each group has an advisor, and Sr. USY has an Executive board of seven USYers, and several other USYers serving as chairs of various events throughout the year. Each group has a social event every 4-6 weeks. In addition, we offer monthly Friday night Shabbat programs, Saturday morning Shabbat programs and lounge nights, all for grades 7-12. We are actively involved in NERUSY (New England Region USY) events, sending large delegations to several conventions and dances during the year. Some other highlights of the past two years include: • Increased membership for the past five years. • Increased Tikun Olam contribution for the past five years. • Learn to Lead program to encourage USYers to lead Shabbat services. • Social Action/Tikun Olam events including volunteer trips to agencies in the greater Boston area, and several community service projects at Reyim. • Israel and Social action themed Shabbatot and Lounge Nights, and fundraising initiatives. • Chaverim G’dolim, our big brother/big sister program matching Sr. USYers with Kadimanicks for three special events this year. • TRUSY Treasures incentive program to encourage kids to attend events and bring friends. • Holiday celebrations, including Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur teen services, and leading Purim festivities for the entire congregation. • Monthly 20-24 page newsletter (B’YACHAD), our website, www.reyirn.org/usy and a TRUSY toolbar with links to Jewish and Israeli newsgroups. The USY Board meets twice a month with their overseeing advisor/youth director. The board plans the calendar of events, calls USYers to encourage them to attend, and designs educational material and games to use during events. The Jr. USY Board meets once a month with their overseeing advisor as well. The synagogue’s Youth Committee meets once a month, and includes a chairperson, and 10-14 parents of children of all ages. The Youth Committee guides our programs, sets policy, and fundraises for the youth program. GOLD Over 900 CONGREGATION HAR SHALOM Potomac, MD 301-299-7087 Congregation Har Shalom’s Youth Department has been fostering the development of Jewish Identity in children and teenagers for many years. Our program includes five youth groups that focus on informal Jewish education and creating
elationships between young Jewish peers. Each of our youth groups focuses on a different aspect of Judaic inclusion beginning with creating comfort in the physical synagogue environment to creating a spiritual connection between the youth and Judaism. During the early years of involvement, we focus on creating fun and educational programs in our synagogue facilities. By inviting our youngsters to participate in fun activities on site we hope to establish a sense of comfort in the physical space of Har Shalom. As the children get older, we infuse more Jewish education and reinforce their cultural and holiday learning done in their formal classrooms. During the later years of involvement (Kadima and USY) our teens become the advocates and governing bodies of their youth groups. The teens plan activities focusing on Social Action, Tikun Olam, and creating social relationships among their peers. Our teens participate in and lead regular Shabbat services and activities. Our teens become the driving force behind the success of our youth groups because their passion for Judaism translates into amazing programs and gatherings. Our Youth Department has increased the interest in all youth groups through exciting events and activities, fostering continued involvement among our youth. We continue to reach out to our local community by participating in a plethora of Social Action projects throughout the year. Our teens also strive to raise funds for a number of organizations through their Tikun Olam fundraising programs. The passion and commitment to Judaism and Jewish values is initiated in the early years of involvement in hopes that it will continue to go throughout their academic years and many years following. Ultimately, it is the involvement of our youth that creates the vibrant and energetic nature of our congregation. SILVER TEMPLE EMANUEL Over 900 Newton, MA Submitted by Carol Schauer 617-558-8121 Three years ago, Temple Emanuel took bold steps to integrate our formal and informal youth education initiatives. Prior to that time, the two areas functioned as separate silos. The reorganization allowed the creation of the “Harry Kraft Director of Informal Youth Education” reporting to the Educational Director. This new model engaged the Director in religious school life (“where the kids are”) through community service programming. In addition, this allowed the youth to become aware of and engaged in informal activities in the temple including youth services with Shabbat dinners, temple retreats, USY and grade level activities, community organizing for teens, and B’nai Mitzvah projects. This organizational change was brought about through careful planning by the youth director, youth committee, religious school committee, educational and professional staff, and the temple professional and lay leadership. The integration of the formal and informal youth education has resulted in exponential growth in the department. Over 350 youth are engaged in various programs or activities within the shul. More youth are participating in not only our traditional youth groups but they also have become part of the community. A 5 th grader might be enjoying the games in our Solomon Youth Lounge after religious school. Many 7th graders help operate booths at the Purim carnival and numerous teens play on our USY basketball team. Our youth are involved, they are in the building, and many feel a connection with the shul that is warm, meaningful and real. The blending of the formal and informal education silos continues to provide our youth with many opportunities to feel connected to Temple Emanuel and being Jewish. With the support of the leadership of the synagogue and its excellent youth committee, the Harry Kraft Youth Department is poised to continue its fine work towards the important goal of keeping our children connected to Judaism through informal youth education. 1. Summer programs have been attended by Anna Penchansky in 2006, as she went on Wheels. She is also going on Summer in the City in 2007. Daniel Meltzer is attending the Wheels East program in 2007. Unfortunately we have not had any participants in Hanegev’s encampment over the past 2 years. 2. Scholarship is offered to those families who require financial help to send their children to a convention and summer program. There is a scholarship line written into the youth budget for each year. In 2006-2007, we are budgeted for $1500. We have given out $1250 for USYers to attend International Convention in Boston, as well as Sub-regional Spring Convention, and Regional Convention. In 2005-2006, we were budgeted for $1000 and spent all of it. 3. Our Youth Commission is led by Helene Papilsky and Debbie Zané. They serve as the chairs of the committee. There are 6 members on the committee. They range from having children in the youth groups to being a past
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