Youth Programming

At Congregation Sons of Israel, our goal is to keep our kids happy and involved in worthwhile programs. We also know that when kids are happy, parents are happy! On Shabbat and holidays, we have programs for children of all ages. We draw upon the talent of older kids and adults in the synagogue to lead our programs and serve as positive role models. We are always open to new ways to strengthen and increase our offerings so that we can continue to be a leader in the area of youth programming.

For more specific information, contact our Youth Coordinator, Suzie Mindel, at suziepm@yahoo.com or NCSY coordinator Rabbi Jonah Lerner at jonah@njncsy.com.

OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

• On Shabbat mornings: Babysitting, Tot Shabbat, Junior Congregation, Boys Mishnah, and Girls Parsha Class.

• Very active Junior NCSY (grades 5-8) and Senior NCSY, (grades 9-12) including our popular weekly “Latte & Learn” at Starbucks. NCSY provides many activities throughout the year. Congregation Sons of Israel has hosted many Shabbatonim and Simchatonim over the years, making our shul a regional leader and bringing great ruach to the community. For more information, see our NSCY link. Also, feel free to contact  Junior NCSY advisors Daniella at (609) 610-5822 and Simeon at (917) 519-9484 or Senior NCSY advisors Yonatan at (609) 037-2337 and Aliza at (845( 614-8838..

• Weekly teen Shabbat morning minyan; teen seuda shlishit.

• Movie nights and other social programs for kids.

• Holiday celebrations for kids.

• The Politz Day School of Cherry Hill, which shares the campus with Congregation Sons of Israel, offers a full preschool with day care options starting at age 2 through eighth grade. The school also hosts social and holiday programs throughout the year for all ages. For more information, see www.politz.org or call the school at (856) 667-1013.

• Other local Jewish institutions, including the Community Kollel, Mesivta Beit Dovid Yeshiva, Chabad, and the JCC, have learning and other programs and camps for children. Cherry Hill Township has excellent arts, sports, and adventure camps, many children’s programs, and musical shows under the stars every week in the summer. Cherry Hill’s beautiful new library also provides storytime and other kids activities. The Discovery Museum, Adventure Aquarium, and Battleship NJ are but a few of the popular local children’s attractions (and then there’s nearby Philadelphia too!).