Youth Programs

Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah

BHBE Religious School

תשפ”ה Curriculum Overview

Youth Group 

Grades 8th-12th

My name is Sam Bolen, and I am honored to serve as the Youth Advisor for BHBE! Our vibrant Youth Group is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences that foster group building and cultivate long-lasting friendships among our members. We host engaging activities and events during and after Sunday school each month, along with exciting field trips throughout the year.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming adventures:

Upcoming Events:

  • November 17: Field trip to Bowlero in Buffalo Grove
  • December 15: Day at Dave and Busters
  • November 18: In-house Jewish Thanksgiving celebration
  • January 22, 2025 (5:30-7:00 PM): Winter Shabbat, featuring chulent and challah braiding
  • February 13 (5:30-7:00 PM): Tu B’Shvat celebration
  • March 16: Madrichim and Madrichot (9th-12th grade) will run a booth at the BHBE Academy Purim Carnival
  • May 15: Lag B’Omer Bonfire

We invite everyone to join us in these exciting experiences at BHBE when you apply! Please remember to RSVP as soon as the information is sent out, so we can bring these events to life!

If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please feel free to reach out directly to me at sam.bolen@bhbe.org or Hedva at Hedva.yitzhak@bhbe.org 

The USY affiliated youth group BHUSY at Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah, believes that providing an opportunity for our children to participate in a vibrant synagogue Youth Department plays an important role in Jewish continuity. We strive for our youth to demonstrate and experience the Jewish way of living through study, action, and fellowship in an experiential Jewish environment. All of our programs offer a range of cultural, social, educational, religious, Israel, and social action oriented aspects geared towards the needs and interests of the Jewish youth of different age groups.

Our commitment to our children is evidenced by the continued support of youth activities supervised by our professional staff. Sam Bolen, our Annette W & Mel F Seidenberg Youth Advisor is committed to making BHBE’s program exceptional! Sam is an experienced Youth Advisor and has many years of experience working with children of all ages.

Beth Hillel USY (BHUSY) is part of the International Jewish Youth organization sponsored by the Department of Youth Activities of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. In addition to chapter programming, BHBE children have the opportunity to participate in regional and international USY programs. BHUSY is one of many chapters in CHUSY (the Chicago-area USY) region. 

The BHBE Youth Department is ready to meet your needs and we would love to have you as part of our program. If you have any questions about any of our great programs or just want to sign up and join in the fun, call Sam at 914-886-5000 or email sam.bolen@bhbe.org.