Beth Jacob Youth - February 2026 News & Upcoming Events

Dear Beth Jacob members, families, and alumni,

We are gearing up for Purim next week and can't wait to see everyone's costumes and film festival videos!

A few other announcements:

The BJUSY Purim carnival will once again be a sleepover this year. Please arrive at Beth Jacob at 7pm on Saturday, March 7th and plan to stay until 2:30pm on Sunday March 8th.

Our Geshernicks have a joint lounge TONIGHT from 7:30-8:30pm helping us prep for Purim shenanigans.

Registration for EMTZA Spring Kallah on April 24-26 is now open! Early bird pricing ends soon. Register here.

YOUTHfully yours,

Marisa Goffman

Youth and Education Coordinator

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BJUSY NEWS & EVENTS

Upcoming Lounge Nights

Purim is coming up quick as is our BJUSY Purim carnival! We are going to be prepping MacGroggers and other mischevious events for chag Purim.

Our BJUSY sweatpants are finally here! Come to lounge to grab yours and bedazzle the bottom with friends.

Get ready for a surprise lounge you won't want to miss! More details coming soon.

BJUSY Purim Carnival Sleepover

The BJUSY Purim Carnival Sleepover will be Saturday, March 7th - Sunday March 8th!

Event Highlight: Bowling Lounge Night

BJ GESHER HAPPENINGS

Gesher Goes to a Play!

Gesher's very own Tova Levitt is starring in the play "The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery"! We are encouraging our Gesher community to go support them and their cast on March 1st at 2pm at the Barry Family Campus Theater.

Please note: This is not a Beth Jacob sponsored event and therefore there will be no provided supervision for the Geshernicks. If your child would like to attend and cost is an issue,

please reach out to Marisa.

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Gesher/BJUSY Joint Lounge

Our next Gesher event will be a joint lounge with BJUSY! MacGroggers and movie night.

Tuesday, February 24 2026

7:30pm-8:30pm

After Limudim

Updated Calendar - coming soon

At our last Gesher Leadership Council meeting, the teens looked to revamp our calendar one last time for the year. We have decided to have the majority of our events on Sundays and Thursdays for the rest of the year. Stay tuned for an updated calendar coming soon.

BJUNIORS MONTHLY

BJUNIORS Baking!

We had a great time at BJuniors Hamentashen baking! Our next event will be on April 5th with painting. More information coming soon.

EMTZA REGION NEWS

Regional Board Application

Want to help lead your USY peers? Looking to make a difference in the region outside of Beth Jacob?

Applications to be on EMTZA Regional Board are now open. Applications are due March 31, and late entries will not be accepted. Reach out to Marisa with any questions or concerns.Click below for more information on positions and how to apply.

View REB Application Materials

Skallah Registraion NOW OPEN

Join EMTZA Region for our last get-together of the school year! We will install our new regional board, engage in Jewish learning and rituals, and continue strengthening regional bonds of friendship. Music, friends, food and fun guaranteed.

2025-2026 Calendar

STAY CONNECTED!

Visit BJUSY.com (currently under construction), follow @thebjusygram on Instagram, Beth Jacob Youth Department on Facebook, and join the BJUSY Parents Facebook group for updates and event information. If you have any questions about programming, please contact Marisa at youth@beth-jacob.org.

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