Youth Activities

Informal Jewish Education

It's called Informal Jewish Education, but the kids know it has nothing to do with school.  Under the guidance of adult advisors, even the most secular activities (bowling, mini-golf, etc.) can reinforce Jewish values and practice.  CBE's youth groups participate in (and lead!) a balance of activities, including spiritual, cultural and community service activities along with the social events.

The goal of the CBE Youth programming is to provide Jewish experiences that are so fun and rewarding that the kids will choose to include them in their already-packed schedules.

USY (Grades 8-12)

CBE USY, (or CuBsEy) is Beth Emeth's Youth group for teens in 8th-12th grades. Affiliated with United Synagogue Youth, it provides opportunities for socializing, leadership, and religious observance. In addition to events with our own USY chapter, we participate in regional events through Seaboard USY, where we have been a Chapter of Excellence for several years, including the 2016-2017 Chapter of the Year.

Follow CuBsEy on Instagram and Twitter @cbe_usy and on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/cubsey

USY Advisor:  Julia Sakowitz

Kadima (Grades 5-7)

CBE Kadima is Beth Emeth's Youth group for teens in 5th-7th grades. Affiliated with United Synagogue Youth, it provides opportunities for socializing, leadership, and religious observance. In addition to events with our own Kadima chapter, we participate in regional events through Seaboard USY and Kadima.

Kadima Advisor: Patrick Lesch

Collegians of Beth Emeth

Collegians of Beth Emeth (formerly KOACH) is our outreach program for Beth Emeth’s college students. We like to make sure that our college students have a taste of home while they’re away at school, through twice-yearly care packages.  Please make sure your college student’s address is updated by sending their name, school and mailing address to info@bethemeth.org.

Scholarship Opportunities:

The Megan Miriam Berman Youth Fund has been established to help our youthful members participate in Youth activities such as travel to regional, national and international meetings. Members who are active in the synagogue and in Jewish studies may be eligible. Additional subsidies are available in cases of financial need; check the Youth Subsidy Policy for details and then complete the Subsidy Application to request assistance.

Completed forms should be sent or delivered to Cantor Sarah Metzger, CBE Cantor Educator. And please remember to think of the Megan Miriam Berman Youth Fund as you consider donations to the Beth Emeth community.

Sisterhood also offers grants to assist with Jewish camping experience or trip costs for children of Sisterhood members ("Camp Cash"). The annual application date is July 31. Information about this program and application forms are available on the Camp Cash page.