BAUSY Bees - About

Youth activities are a priority at B’nai Aviv. Our youth groups participate in
community, social, educational and religious activities.

Through these programs, our children develop lasting friendships with their Jewish peers. Under the direction of Youth & Program Director, Todd Morchelies, we provide three different youth groups to children from 3rd through 12th grades,
United Synagogue Youth (U.S.Y.) for high school, Kadima for middle school and
Chalutzim for 3rd to 5th grade. U.S.Y. and Kadima are the official youth
organizations of the Conservative Movement and are sponsored by the United
Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. USY meets every Wednesday night, Kadima meets every Tuesday night and Chalutzim meets twice a month on Sundays.

Typical events for U.S.Y. and Kadima include weekly meetings, dances, sports
events, conventions, Shabbat programs, and weekend events. Our U.S.Y. chapter is one of the largest in the region and continues to grow. All youth groups
participate in Social Action programs such as visiting nursing homes, putting
packages together for various organizations such as Women in Distress, and
continued Social Action programs throughout the year. Kadima and U.S.Y. have the opportunity to participate in sub-regional, regional, national and international
conventions as well as one-week summer encampments. Summer programs in
Israel, Europe and North America are also available.

At B'nai Aviv, we realize that the youth of our synagogue is our future and our hope for further building and strengthening of our Jewish community in Weston and the surrounding areas. Through our youth activities we provide a setting for informal Jewish Education, as well as an opportunity for our children to interact socially with other Jewish youth. It is our hope that these programs will help solidify a strong Jewish identity and commitment, which will carry them through their college and adult years. For more information about the Youth Department please call 349-1USY(879).