Youth Shabbos

Dear Beth Jacob Parents,

As the Shul's Youth Trustee, I have had an up-close view of the time, energy, and financial resources that were required over the past year to continue and grow our incredible Shabbos youth programs. Each Shabbos morning it is a pleasure to see our campus busy with the sound of hundreds of children who are learning and playing together, growing as proud Jews in a safe environment. Time and again I have been impressed by the unwavering commitment of our youth leaders to engage, teach, and care for our children each and every week.

In addition to the well established Shabbos morning programs including SKIP, B’nos and B’nai BJ, we have introduced a number of incredible new youth programs. Boys have enjoyed afternoon Mincha and Munch, Teen Shabbos Seder, Teen Mincha, Teen Minyan and Motzei Shabbos Kol Hane’arim. Girls programming this year included a Bat Mitzvah learning program Shoshanim, Friday night Shmiras Halashon, Shabbos girls davening club, Shiur & Schmooze for middle schoolers, and many other holiday specific programs.

Youth Shabbos, coming up on June 17, is a time to celebrate our Kehilla's children, and a unique opportunity to show our gratitude and appreciation for those who make it all possible.

Please consider becoming a sponsor by dedicating the Youth Shabbos Kiddush in honor of your child's Shabbos morning leader (listed below). This small gesture of appreciation for an entire year of leadership will mean so much to the leaders and allows you to have a share in this program which so many of us benefit from each week.

In addition to Kiddush sponsorship, your contribution will also go toward a gift which will be presented to each leader and will include a list of participating parents.

I look forward to continuing our work together with the families and youth leaders to bring our community closer with exciting and meaningful youth programs.

Warm regards,

Melanie Frank
Beth Jacob Youth Trustee