Temple Emunah’s Youth programs provide multiple opportunities for the synagogue’s youth to experience Conservative Judaism, to connect with other Jewish youth (both within and outside of Temple Emunah), and to participate in the larger synagogue community. Activities for meeting these goals are designed, implemented, and supervised by a creative and energetic full-time youth staff, consisting of the Youth Director and two Youth Educators; each of whom also teaches in the more formal setting of the Hebrew School.
Supporting the efforts of these Jewish professionals is the Youth Committee, comprising volunteers from the Temple Emunah community. Most, but not all, members of this enthusiastic, active, and dedicated Committee are parents of children currently participating in the Youth programs. Indeed, many volunteers are parents whose children have graduated yet choose to participate on the Committee because they recognize the impact the Youth programs had on their own children.
Typical activities of the Youth Committee include deciding youth-related policies, chaperoning youth events, advocating for youth priorities, offering a parental perspective, and raising funds for youth activities and scholarships. Some of the major events sponsored by the Committee include the annual congregation-wide Purim Carnival and out-reach mailings before Chanukah and Pesach to college students who were members of Temple Emunah. Additional activities are listed on the Youth Programming page.
The Youth Committee meets once per month and welcomes any Temple Emunah member who wants to help develop strong Jewish identities among the Youth of our synagogue. For more information, please contact our Youth Director.
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