YOUTH ACTIVITIES

AT CONGREGATION CHEVREI TZEDEK

Our youth (ages birth through high school) are an important part of our synagogue! Here are some of our activities for kids:

SERVICES BY KIDS FOR KIDS

Our children’s services are led by teenagers from the congregation. We hold two services every Shabbat and holiday from 11am to noon (these services are not held when there is a Shabbat Limud service):

K’tanim (for kids from birth through 1^st grade)

• A warm introduction to the Shabbat morning service including song, games and stories.

Junior Congregation (for kids in 2^nd grade through 8^th grade)

• As they prepare to become b’nei mitzvah, kids gain confidence in leading the service.
• Once a month, there is a special Torah Service edition.
• Once a month, kids are separated into two concurrent age-appropriate services:
• Junior Junior Congregation: for kids in 2^nd- 4^th grade
• Senior Junior Congregation: for kids in 5^th - 8^th grade

FUN YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES

We have a USY (United Synagogue Youth) group for high school students and a Kadima youth group for middle school students.

Noar Tzedek Activities (for 9^th-12^th graders)

• Lunch and Learn
• Discussions in a relaxed atmosphere on current events, social issues, etc.
• Once a month on Shabbat (11-noon)
• Snack and Shmooze
• Social gatherings
• Once a month on Shabbat (11-noon)
• Innovative holiday celebrations and tikun olam projects

Kadima Activities (for 6^th – 8^th graders)

• Also known as “Middle School Activities”
• Once a month on Shabbat (11-noon)

CHILDCARE

Childcare is provided for children aged 2 to 12 every Shabbat, beginning at 9:30am. Our professional educator and teen assistants provide a safe, enjoyable environment for children including both indoor and outdoor play.