Announcements

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 — 28 Shevat 5785

Dear Teen Community,

We have a lot of programming in March and beyond, as well as a regular chesed (community service) opportunity for those interested, along with some fellowships and summer programs. 

Purim is around the corner! We are looking for Teen Megillah readers for Thursday night, March 13th. If you are interested in reading this year, please contact Cantor Gaby at gschvartz@bethelnr.org.

Module 3 of the Teen Collab at the Mid-Westchester JCC starts March 20! Teen Collab meets on Thursdays from 6:30-8 pm at the Midwestchester JCC.
Click here for more information.

Upcoming events include:

• Tuesday, March 4: Purim Prep Lounge Night from 6:30-8 pm. Earn 1 hour of community service! Register here. ​​​​​​​
• Saturday, March 8: Purim Carnival Prep from 7-9 pm. Earn 1 hour of community service! Register here.
• Sunday, March 9: Purim Carnival volunteering between 10:30 am-2 pm. Earn community service hours! ​​​​​​​Register here.
• Wednesday, March 12: Hartman Teen Fellowship Information Session at 8:30 pm. Click here to learn more.
• Thursday, March 20: Teen Collab Module 3 starts. Register here.
• Saturday, March 22: Teen Shabbat from 10:30 am-12 pm. Register here.
• Saturday, March 22: Cupcake Wars from 8:30-10 pm. Register here.

Shabbat Volunteer Opportunity: Saturdays, 11 am-12 pm weekly
We have launched a new supervised play space in the Kasakove for kids on Shabbat morning, and we need your help! We need our high schoolers (9th grade and up) to volunteer for this program on Saturdays from 11 am-12 pm! We are happy to offer service hours. Teen responsibilities include:

• Pick up the children from their services (Den or Levenson Chapel).
• Walk with them to the Kasakove or to the playground.
• Play with them and supervise them in the Kasakove or playground, making sure that everyone is safe, respectful, and behaving appropriately. 
• Bring the children back to the Sanctuary at the end of the service (or for b’nei mitzvah candy). 
• Clean up the Kasakove or playground during the end of the service, before you go to Kiddush.
• ​​​​​​​Email Alyssa at aberman@bethelnr.org to sign up for a Saturday!

All the best,
Vered and Alyssa

Hartman Teen Fellowship: A Note from Rabbi Fisher!
Information Session: Wednesday, March 12 at 8:30 pm
Grades 9-11
Online

Here’s what I’ve learned as a faculty member for the Hartman Teen Fellowship: Our teens are amazing. They challenge me, the texts we study, and each other; they take their Jewish identities and relationship to Israel seriously; and they delight in connecting with a pluralistic, diverse group of peers from across North America. These teens are already and will continue to be powerful leaders in our communities.

Applications for the next cohort of the Hartman Teen Fellowship are now open. Help inspire the next generation of Jewish leaders by referring rising 10th – 12th graders or encouraging them to apply for this incredible opportunity for the 2025-2026 school year.

To learn more, join me at a virtual open house to meet faculty, staff, and current fellows on March 12 at 8:30 pm.

Click here to learn more and register!

The Adventure of a Lifetime Starts Right in Your Backyard!
USY on Wheels Classic, the ultimate summer adventure, is filling up fast, and we don’t want you to miss your chance! Travel across the country, explore incredible cities and landscapes, and experience Jewish life from coast to coast—all while making lifelong friends and building a tight-knit USY community like no other.

With limited spots remaining, now is the time to lock in your summer adventure. Will you be on board?

Trip Highlights:

• Hike the Grand Canyon & explore Yellowstone
• Feel the energy of LA, Chicago, and Seattle
• Celebrate Shabbat in unique and meaningful places
• Build an incredible USY community on the road

This once-in-a-lifetime adventure starts right in your backyard! The journey begins in New Jersey, making it easier than ever to hop on board and hit the road. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Wheels—spots are filling fast!

Register today to secure your seat on the bus: usy.org/summer ​​​​​​​ 

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