Ruth & Lewis Davis

Religious School and

USY Youth Group Updates

Week of April 27 | 29 Nissan 5785

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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

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Sunday, May 4: Teen Cooking Class with Alex, 12:15-2:00 PM

Saturday, May 10: Junior Congregation with Cantor Hadash

Teen Lunch & Learn with Alex & Rabbi Baum

Sunday, May 11: No Sunday School

Friday, May 16: Ruah Shabbat and Dinner "Kabb Shabb" led by the

Religious School Students & Teens

Sunday, May 18: Last Sunday

Tuesday, May 20: Last Tuesday


RECAP K-2

The birthday and independence day of Israel is this Thursday! It is known as Yom Ha'atzmaut. The students observed the flag of Israel and learned why it is blue and white with the Star of David as its center. Ask your child what they learned about Israel and how we celebrated Israel in class! They saw different cites of modern day Israel and created Israeli and Israeli-inspired flags. They learned about the capital of Israel and sang the national anthem: Hatikvah, which means The Hope. As a school, we practiced singing prayers for the May 16 Shabbat service. Your child will help lead services that Friday evening at 6:15 PM! Please RSVP Here to let us know that your child will be attending. For next Sunday, the students are eager to participate in an online game created by me on Kahoot. If they could bring in an electronic device to play the game from and earn points, it would be helpful for them to answer questions about the holidays, Jewish values, and Hebrew letters they learned this school year. If your child can't bring an electronic device, that's ok. We will share. Check out the Chaverim Youth Group Pictures below to see how much fun your child had "tasting Israel" on Sunday! 



RECAP 3-6

On Sunday, our 3rd–6th grade students continued preparing to lead the Friday night Shabbat service on May 16. Each student is focusing on the prayers they feel most confident in and is excited to share their learning with the congregation. Please RSVP Here to let us know that your child will be attending.


In honor of יום העצמאות (Yom HaAtzmaut – Israeli Independence Day) beginning Thursday night, May 1, we spent meaningful time with Uri, our shinshin, hearing about how he celebrated this holiday growing up and how traditions have changed over time. We also explored the important connections to יום הזיכרון (Yom HaZikaron – Israel’s Memorial Day) and יום השואה (Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day). As part of Yom HaZikaron, students listened to the memorial siren and stood in silence (זכור – Zachor – “Remember”) to honor those lost in Israel’s wars.


Ask your child if they can tell you about these three special days and what they mean to them. We also engaged in deep conversations about what it means to be Jewish today—discussing pride, challenges, and how they see themselves in connection to Judaism and Israel.


In Hebrew, Alex’s class worked hard on reading fluency. Please help your child review their letters, sounds, and practice reading from their Hebrew book at home. Don’t forget to bring Hebrew books back next week!


Morah Marla's class continued practicing prayers. Students are moving at their own pace but we see wonderful advancement happening. Ask your child what prayers they have mastered and what prayer they are working on.


On Tuesday, students practiced for the May 16 service, as well as individual practice at their personal reading level. We learned about the Torah portion, Tazria, that emphasizes consequences. Ask your child about the portion and how they feel about consequences.

PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND!

Junior Congregation

Grades 3-8

with Cantor Hadash

(During Torah Service)

Teen Lunch & Learn

Grades 9-12

with Alex & Rabbi Baum

(During Kiddush)


Junior Congregation

Saturday, May 10


Teen Education with Alex

Sunday, May 4, 12:15 PM (Cooking!)

Teen Lunch & Learn

Saturday, May 10

RUACH SHABBAT

"KABB SHABB"

led by our

Religious School

Students & Teens

Friday, May 16, 6:15 PM

Followed by

Shabbat Dinner


Click below to RSVP and to volunteer to help lead!

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YOUTH GROUPS

For additional youth group information, contact our youth director,

CARLY DANOWITZ cskcbtyouth@gmail.com

2025-2026 USY/GESHER YOUTH GROUP BOARD

2025-2026 USY/

GESHER Board

Pictured Left to Right:

Ori Makhluf, Harrison Baum, Derek Barbag, Simon Beier, Gabi Poland, Kaylee Schaeffer,

Ellis Abrams (Phone), Marley Abrams,

Brady Abrams

2025-2026 USY Board

Brady Abrams: President

Derek Barbag: Religious Ed VP

Kaylee Schaeffer: SATO VP

Simon Beier: Israel Affairs VP

Gabi Poland: Communicatins VP

2025-2026

GESHER Board

Marley Abrams: President

Harrison Baum: Religious Ed VP

Ori Makhluf: Israel Affairs VP

Ellis Abrams: SATO VP

Click Here for the Youth Groups' Calendar
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Click Here for Gesher/USY Youth Group Photos

LAST YOUTH GROUP EVENT OF THE YEAR!

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Bring the whole family for bounce houses, crafts,

mitzvah projects, Israeli music, food trucks,

fun with our Shinshinim, and more!

PJ LIBRARY

Celebrates Israel

Fun for the Whole Family!

Sunday, May 4, 2025

1:00 - 4:00 PM

Patch Reef Park, Pavilion 1-3

2000 Yamato Road

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR TEENS - BEYOND CSK

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Kumi Fellowship Application Now Open

Kumi is a unique opportunity for Jewish teens (10th-12th graders) to interrupt racism, antisemitism, and other manifestations of oppression. This teen leadership experience imparts knowledge and skills for exploring justice and equity from a Jewish lens.

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Keshet

For LGBTQ Equality

in Jewish Life

Boca Area Queer

Jewish Youth Alliance

Sunday, May 4

4:30-6:00 PM

RSVP HERE

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JELF’s application for 0% loans for higher education is open now through April 30, 2024.

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The Shalom Hartman Institute’s Teen Fellowship is an extraordinary opportunity for Jewish high school students in grades 10-12 from across North America to cultivate their Jewish identities and worldviews. During this historic time for Israel and Jews around the world, young people continue to show up with strength, courage, and pride in their Jewish identity. They have big questions, face challenging dilemmas, and are searching for a community of mentors and peers that takes their ideas seriously. Click on the logo above to apply by May 1.

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