Youth Activities

Young Israel is the place to be for children. YI is filled with great activities and learning opportunities for every age. In addition to regular Shabbatot where hundreds of children enjoy our family-friendly environment, we host a vibrant B’nei Akiva program.

Tot Shabbat

While families are encouraged to come to any Shabbat at Young Israel, every other week we host a Tot-Shabbat service in our playroom starting at 10:45! The program is geared towards children age 0 – 3 with an adult, is led by community volunteers, and consists of singing, tfila, dancing and play! To sign up to lead a Tot Shabbat, click here on our Calendar or email Norah Mazar. (a curriculum will be provided)

Shabbat Morning Bnei Akiva Groups

Shabbat Morning Bnei Akiva youth groups are held weekly at 10am for ages 3 through grade 6. The youth groups are organized by our Bnei Akiva shlichot, Hila and Yifat, and are led by our own teenage madrichim. During groups your children will participate in tfila, Bnei Akiva peulot (activities) focused on Eretz Yisrael, Chagim and the Parsha, and enjoy fun games and snacks. For children in grade 1 and up, groups end with mifkad and hatikva.

Bnei Akiva

We sponsor a vibrant B’nei Akiva program for grades 3 – 12 throughout the year. B’nei Akiva holds a wide range of get togethers, including dinners, parties, and learning. Here are a few of the events from last year:

Monthly Rosh Chodesh Parties for grades 3 – 6, and even a few for grades 1 – 2.
M&M&M: Movie, Ma’ariv and a Meal
Sukka Decorating and Sukka Hop
Sunday Snif: Yom Choref Party, Israel Scavenger Hunt, Pre Pesach program
Shabbat Dinners for grades 6 – 8, Oneg Shabbat for grades 9 – 12
Pajama Party for 4th – 6th grade girls
Pizza and Movie Nights
Shabbatonim

If you would like to volunteer to host our two Bnei Akiva shlichot for a shabbat or chag meal please Check out this calendar!

Contact Norah Mazar our Youth Activities coordinator, if you have questions about any of our youth activities! Please consult our Youth Announcements page for more information regarding upcoming events.

Would you like to be a part of this effort? Please consult our volunteer page and fill out a form.