Youth Department
Beth El Rishon United Synagogue Youth (BERUSY), an award-winning chapter of United Synagogue Youth (USY), offers our youth (grades 5-12) a variety of social as well as educational and religious experiences. USY had its national beginnings here at Beth El and is a vital part of our Synagogue today.
Our Youth Department offers the following groups:
B’resheet
For 5th and 6th graders. This group gives our 5th and 6th graders a taste of the Jewish youth group experience. Programs take place once a month, from September to May, and are usually on Sunday. Participants enjoy social action, religious, and social programs.
» Visit the B’resheet section of the BERUSY website
Kadimah
For 7th and 8th graders. Kadimaniks plan social, religious and cultural activities throughout the year and participate in regional activities with other chapters. A wide variety of programs are held once a month. Our 8th graders are invited to attend the regional Kadima Kinnus held in March and both 7th and 8th graders can also be in the USY play! As a gift from Beth El Synagogue, Kadimah dues are free the year of your Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
» Visit the Kadimah section of the BERUSY website
USY
For 9th through 12th graders. This group meets frequently and participates in many educational, religious, and social programs including the annual USY play, Purim Carnival, services, kinnusim and conventions. USY elects an Executive Board each year and provides leadership training for its officers and chair-people. There are numerous ways to get involved and to develop lasting, meaningful Jewish friendships.
» Visit the BERUSY website
Events / Announcements
Mar. 18 – STEP Up — Have a good time with your friends and fulfill requirements for the Fiterman B’nai Mitzvah Program. Come help families in need by sorting food and clothes at the St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP, 6812 (Read More...)
Mar. 4 – Purim Carnival — Come to the Beth El Social Hall from 12-3pm for carnival games, bingo, food, and a silent auction. This is a great event to both have fun and support the Youth Department!
Feb. 26 – Not OUR Kids Conference — JFCS is sponsoring a workshop convention – Not OUT Kids – from 12:30-4:30 on Feb. 26. The conference will have special youth breakout sessions (including an improv class!) for 7-12th graders, and you can get (Read More...)
Feb. 25 – SATO Battle of the Bands — Good music for a good cause! Come to this tzedakah concert, 7-9:30pm, with local bands, your friends, and even your own opportunity to make some noise! This event is open to 7-12th graders and is chaired (Read More...)
Feb. 12 – USY Goes to Dave and Busters — Join your USY friends and head to Dave and Busters for games and entertainment! The bus will depart from Beth El at 4pm and return at 7pm. Cost is $25/USYer.
