The HAMAKOM Youth Department brings together teens in 3rd-12th grade
Our youth department has won the Far West Region’s “CHAPTER OF EXCELLENCE” eight times and offers a variety of programs and events for children and teens beginning in 3rd grade through their early adult years. These programs encompass a friendly and continuous connection to their Jewish identity and to our synagogue life.
Shorashim (roots)
Our programming for 3rd-6th graders
Meets twice a month on the second and fourth Tuesday and Wednesday of the month for Lounge Night from 6:15pm-7:15pm.
Chalutzim (pioneers)
Our programming for 7th-8th graders
Meets every Wednesday night for Lounge Night from 7pm-8:30pm.
Maskilim (wise)
Our programming for 9th-12th graders
Meets every Wednesday night for Lounge Night from 7pm-8:30pm.
Post High School Outreach
Our programming for 18-25 years
Teen Board
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Events beyond the USCJ/USY realm:
- While the Jewish Youth Network will still participate in USY events, it is also meant to encompass events beyond the USY realm that will be happening at HAMAKOM and beyond.
- In our affiliation with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ), we are part of their Far West Region. The Far West Region encompasses Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, southern Nevada and Hawaii. We see the extended region at regional events throughout the year and mainly interact with our local chapters.
- Our goal as a Youth Department is to have ongoing community service and social action events, youth-oriented Shabbat and Jewish Holiday celebrations, off-campus outings, and an array of leadership opportunities.
- Our teens will develop skills to grow as Jewish leaders through planning and participating in programming in a Jewish social setting all while being given the chance to make lots of lifelong Jewish friends.
- Our synagogue has a youth lounge to provide a safe and welcoming space for our youth and where our programming takes place.
Become a Member of JYN
- To become a member of JYN there is a $75 membership fee for 3rd-6th grade and a $90 membership fee for 7th-12th grade.
- Our events include weekly lounge nights, challah bakes, monthly Shabbat gatherings, leadership training, volunteer opportunities, and more!
If you wish to become a member, please complete the Membership form:
More information
For more information on the Youth Department, or to make sure you are on our mailing list, please email Michelle Greenberg, our Director of Youth Engagement, at mgreenberg@jynla.org.
Between our many age-specific programs, there are ongoing community service events, youth-oriented Shabbat and Jewish Holiday celebrations, summer activities, and an array of leadership opportunities.
Thu, December 26 2024
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Become a Member of JYN
To become a member of JYN there is a $75 membership fee for 3rd-6th grade and a $90 membership fee for 7th-12th grade.
Our events include weekly lounge nights, challah bakes, monthly Shabbat gatherings, leadership training, volunteer opportunities, and more!
If you wish to become a member, please complete the Membership form:
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