Teens & Youth Groups

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Discover the vibrant teen community at Beth El Synagogue, where young congregants come together to make new friends, build Jewish community, and HAVE FUN! You don’t need to be a Beth El member to join—our youth groups welcome all Jewish teens and pre-teens with open arms.

Beth El proudly hosts three dynamic youth groups:
 

PreKadima (Grades K-5)

PreKadima offers young students a taste of youth group involvement, setting the stage for Kadima and USY. From bowling to rock climbing, scavenger hunts to pizza parties, our PreKadima crew explores, learns, and bonds. For more information, email our Education Director.

Kadima (Grades 6-8)

As the national middle school youth group for Conservative Judaism, Kadima at Beth El fosters friendships, adventures, and social action. Our Kadima-niks drive their own programming, enjoying laser tag battles, ice-skating outings, mystery bus rides, and the exhilarating Kadima Iron Chef competition. For more information, email our Kadima/USY Advisor.

United Synagogue Youth (Grades 9-12)

USY empowers Beth El’s high schoolers to shape their Jewish journey through self-led events and community engagement. From a Chocolate Seder to game nights and digital scavenger hunts, USY sparks creativity and camaraderie. Our youth have also explored beyond the Triangle with trips to Charlotte and participation in regional and international USY conventions. Beth El has also become more involved in the Seaboard Region. For more information, email our Kadima/USY Advisor.