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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.
Sat, July 2 2022
3 Tammuz 5782
Upcoming Events
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Friday ,
JulJuly 15 , 2022Shabbat in the Park
Friday, Jul 15th 5:30p to 7:30p
All are invited to Eisenhower Park for Shabbat in the Park! We invite you to bring a picnic for your family, and we'll bring the grape juice & challah! Meet by the playground to celebrate Shabbat with our Beth El community. Contact Jason Kay (engagement@bethelwh.org) with any questions. Click in to RSVP! -
Monday ,
JulJuly 18 , 2022Musical Chat with Cantor Joseph Ness
Monday, Jul 18th 1:00p to 2:00p
Cantor Ness is back with this very popular class! Cantor leads a discussion on various aspects of Jewish music, both culturally and liturgically; a link to the music will be provided before class. For access details, please contact Lydia Lutt (marketing@bethelwh.org). -
Saturday ,
JulJuly 30 , 2022Shabbat Playgroup in the Park
Shabbat, Jul 30th 3:00p to 5:00p
Calling all 0-5 year olds and their grown-ups: come find your people at the park! Join Rabbi Zerin and your friends at Beth El for a relaxed Shabbat afternoon at Eisenhower Park. We will provide cold drinks and summer treats! Note: will be canceled in case of rain RSVPs requested but not required. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 7 , 2022Red Cross Blood Drive
Sunday, Aug 7th 8:30a to 1:30p
You can make a lasting impact with an amazing mitzvot by helping the American Red Cross! Please help us make a difference by donating blood at Beth El Temple. Please call 1.800.733.2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter: WeHa to schedule your appointment. Volunteers are also needed for registration and snacks, please call the office to sign up to volunteer. You can also save up to 15 minutes on the day of your appointment, by simply visiting www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions. Everyday heroes like you can help save up to three lives with just one blood donation. Thank you for giving the gift of life. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 7 , 2022Community Mincha Service
Sunday, Aug 7th 1:30p to 2:00p
(please bring your tefillin)