Youth Engagement
Youth Engagement
K - 6th Grade Youth Engagement
Beth Or offers a variety of fun, social programs for our children in Kindergarten through 6th grade!
We provide monthly programs for our elementary school aged students, typically after Judaics on Sunday mornings for K-2nd grade, and during Hebrew school on Sundays for 3rd-6th grade.
Everyone enrolled in Religious School is automatically a member of our youth engagement programs. All of our members are encouraged to bring Jewish friends from the area to events.
YOBO (Youth of Beth Or Teen Program)
7th - 12th Grade Youth Engagement
YOBO, our 7th - 12th grade education and engagement program, combines youth group, religious school, social functions and service projects.
Learning + Doing + Friends = YOBO!
What do students do?
Each month we offer:
- Hands-on classes on fun Jewish topics or ideas, or a service project for volunteer hours
- 1-3 core sessions for 10th grade (Confirmation)
When does it meet?
With the input of parents and teens, we've identified Sunday evenings from 5 - 7pm as the best time for teen activities (and food - we'll feed them every night, if health/safety guidelines and Pandemic conditions allow!). Sessions are scheduled about three times a month; students attend sessions as they are able to. There are two exceptions: Madrichim and Songleading Lab meet on Sunday mornings starting at 9:30am (and/or Monday/Tuesday Hebrew school for Madrichim).
National Youth Engagement
8th – 12th grade students are encouraged to participate in regional youth programs with NFTY:
NFTY is the Union for Reform Judaism's national youth group. For additional information, visit NFTY PAR's website.
For information about any of of our youth group engagement programs, please contact:
Youth Committee Parent Chairs: Cari Cantor and Danielle Kline
All 1st - 16th grade students who love to sing and make new friends are welcome to participate in our Junior Choir, led by Cantor Murley.
Rehearsals are on Sunday mornings at 9am before Religious School. The Jr. Choir perfors at the first Friday Family Shabbat services from September through June, as well as holiday and other special services during the year. They also have fun social events and put togeth the Purim Schpiel each year for Purim.
Multigenerational Choir
The Multigenerational Choir is another choir option, under the direction of Cantor Murley, for adults, teens and children who love to sing less formal music. They help lead three services during the year, with two rehearsals (usually on Sunday afternoons) leading up to each service.
Contact: Cantor Jaime Murley
Tue, March 19 2024
9 Adar II 5784
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 19 , 2024Beit Sefer Cafe honoring Rabbi Marx
Tuesday, Mar 19th 6:30p to 9:00p
Join us for a very special Beit Sefer Cafe featuring Beth Or Rabbis, present and past - in honor of Rabbi Gregory Marx. Click for details and RSVP. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024CECE Bingo Fundraiser
Wednesday, Mar 20th 6:00p to 10:00p
Support the CECE and you could win big! VIP Ticket - $65; Standard Ticket - $35. Click for details & RSVP by March 6. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024
Wednesday, Mar 20th 7:30p to 8:30p
Bereavement Support Group meetings, facilitated by Judy Kurtis, LCSW, CCTP, take place on Zoom the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm. The meeting is open to anyone who needs support as they grieve the loss of a loved one. You may join at any time. Click for zoom meeting link. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2024
Friday, Mar 22nd (All day)
Beth Or is partnering with My Tree in Israel to purchase a special boutique package of Olive Oil, Wine & Whiskey to help support Israeli agriculture & lone soldiers. Orders must be placed by 3/22 for delivery to Beth Or in time for Yom Ha'Atzmaut. Click for details. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2024CECE Purim Schpiel
Friday, Mar 22nd (All day)