KADIMA is for students in grades 4-7.
KADIMA is an international youth organization sponsored by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. It has thousands of members in the US and abroad.
Our KADIMA chapter is a combined chapter between Temple Israel, and Ohav Shalom bringing together students from Temple Israel, the Hebrew Academy of the Capital District, and Jewish middle schoolers throughout the Capital District.
Events during this past year have included hayrides, Games2U, Chocolate Seders, and much more. Judaic themes and activities are interwoven throughout our KADIMA programming.
Membership in KADIMA entitles students to participate in all KADIMA activities and receive Kol Kadima, a quarterly magazine that includes stories, games, articles about Jewish topics, and other activities of interest.
To register for KADIMA, please contact Rachael Schertzer or call the Temple Israel front office at (518) 438-7858.
Youth Groups
At Temple Israel and USCJ, we provide a range of programs and activities including chapter, regional, and international events. USY and Kadima empowers Jewish youth to develop lifelong friendships, leadership skills, and a sense of Jewish belonging through meaningful and fun experiences through Conservative Judaism.
Find more information on regional and international events here
USY is for students in grades 8-12
(sometimes 7).
USY is an international youth organization sponsored by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. It has thousands of members in the US and abroad.
USY is divided into three levels: the chapter, the region, and International USY. Our region, the Tzafon Region of USY, is composed of Vermont, Western MA, and Upstate NY. There are 17 regions in the International USY,composed of regions throughout the US and Western Canada.Our USY chapter is a combined chapter between our local Conservative Synagogues.
Membership in USY comes with your synagogue membership and entitles students to participate in all USY activities and receive USY newsletters that includes stories, games, articles about Jewish topics, and other activities of interest.
To register for USY, please contact Rachael Schertzer or call the Temple Israel front office at (518) 438-7858.
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