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Teens find a wonderful home to grow socially and spiritually with USY (United Synagogue Youth), the international teen organization of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. All Jewish high school students in grades 9 through 12 are invited to join. (Is your child in grade 5 through 8? Jr. USY is here, too!)
USY Chapters are Peer-led
Officers are elected each spring to serve the following year, and include president, vice presidents for membership, social action, programming, religious education, and Israel affairs. USYers plan events such as game nights, movie nights, ice skating, leading services, chocolate seder, a mitzvah fair and much more. Meetings and program timing vary each month.
We’re a Super “Superchapter”
Beth El’s USYers are part of a “superchapter,” West Hartford USY (WHUSY) which includes Beth El Temple and The Emanuel Synagogue. This “superchapter” enables our teens to participate in USY activities with their friends from all over the community, regardless of synagogue affiliation. We also have members from other area synagogues and encourage all high schoolers to try it out.
WHUSY is a member of the HaNer Region of USY covering all of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. Regional events include weekend conventions with NERUSY (the Boston-area region), where teens have fun being Jewish surrounded by other Jewish kids. Other popular regional events include the semi-annual dances, the annual Boat Cruise, laser tag and more, as well as the International Convention which is held during the traditional December school break.
Please reach out to WHUSY's Cara Levine with any questions or comments. She can be reached at WHUSYAdvisor@gmail.com.
Fri, September 22 2023
7 Tishrei 5784
Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2023Cemetery Service
Sunday, Sep 24th 10:00a to 11:00a
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2023Yom Kippur - Kol Nidrei Evening Services
Sunday, Sep 24th 6:15p to 8:45p
For Kol Nidrei, you have the choice of 2 services! Both require member or guest tickets. Click in for details. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 25 , 2023Yom Kippur - Morning Services
Monday, Sep 25th 9:00a to 1:30p
On Yom Kippur morning, you have the choice of 2 services, plus family service options! Click in for details. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 25 , 2023Yom Kippur Morning - Family Service
Monday, Sep 25th 9:30a to 10:30a
Our Family Service is geared to families with children in grades 1-5. Rabbi Rachel Zerin and Dr. Eliyahu Krigel lead this meaningful service focused on Tefillah (prayer), Tzedakah (sacred giving), and Teshuvah (returning to our best selves). We'll weave together prayers, stories, and discussions in order to bring spiritual sustenance to all of us in this time of renewal. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 25 , 2023Yom Kippur - Mazel Tots
Monday, Sep 25th 9:30a to 10:30a
Join Dr. Eliyahu Krigel for play-based and interactive services, giving our youngest members an opportunity to gain meaning and joy during this special time in our calendar cycle through the use of puppets. Snack will be provided.