USY/SHMUSY - High School Group
USY
USY Programs are open to all Jewish 9th- 12th graders!
8th Graders Welcome to USY! All 8th graders are invited to participate in USY programming.
Lounge Nights!
Lounge Nights are an incredible time to hang out in a relaxed setting. We eat pizza and have a fun activity every Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Youth lounge.
SHMUSY Membership
The goals of SHMUSY Youth Groups include: fostering Jewish friendships outside of a classroom setting, celebrating and learning about Jewish holidays, and just having fun. Youth group, at any age, is an important part of beginning the journey of Jewish identity. SHMUSY membership gives you discounts to programs and allows us to make sure that we reach you regarding our upcoming programs. The link to the membership form is below. Please return it to the Anshe Emet Youth Department.
Click here to download the SHMUSY 2011/2012 Membership Form
Upcoming USY/SHMUSY Programs and Events
Last Lounge Night of the Year: MAY 15
SHMUSY Elections
Tuesday, May 22
7:00 p.m. at Anshe Emet
If you are in 6th-8th grades and 9th-12th grades, and are interested in taking a leadership role in our youth community, please email Rabbi David Russo, to receive your elections packet.
If you want to run in the SHMUSY Elections, we need to receive your candidacy form no later than May 15. Elections will take place on May 22. We're excited to keep building our youth community, together!
ATTN: Graduating High School Seniors
Saturday, May 19
Shabbat Morning Services at 9:30 a.m.
We want to honor you as you reach this huge milestone in your life. Please join us and bring your parents for a special aliyah on Shabbat, May 19, 2012. The second aliyah will take place around 10:00 a.m. during Shabbat Morning Services. Please RSVP to Rabbi David Russo and tell us where you will be next year. We're excited to hear about your future plans!!!
LUNCH SYMPOSIUM: Rising Anti-Semitism on Campusus
Sunday, May 20
12:30 - 3:00 p.m. at Anshe Emet
How many times have you heard someone making an anti-Semitic joke or remark? How often didn't you know how to respond or were afraid to speak up?
To be empowered to take action when you encounter anti-Semitism, you must have the right tools. The Anti-Defamation League's Confronting Anti-Semitism Program will help teens in grades 9-12 develop the essential skills needed to:
• Confront insensitive or hateful comments and behaviors
• Challenge anti-Semitic myths with facts
• Respond to hate-motivated incidents in school and the community at large
• Utilize national and regional resources to fight anti-Semitism on all levels
The symposium will be conducted by the Anshe Emet clergy and BZAEDS alumni and is sponsored by the Men's Club. Lunch will be at 12:30 p.m. and the program will follow, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. More details to come! Please RSVP to Karen Martin at 773-868-5152.
Shavuot
Saturday, May 26
at Anshe Emet
There will be fun and interesting break out sessions throughout the night that are teen oriented. Book it on your calendar and look out for more information soon.
SHMUSY Banquet
Tuesday, May 29
7:00 p.m. at Anshe Emet
SHMUSY graduating seniors, outgoing and incoming board members, and their families are invited to our end of year banquet to wish our seniors good luck, thank this past year's spectacular board, and formally welcome and install our new board members and leadership. Join us for this special event.
Links and Lingo
Birkat Hamazon (or benching): The prayer recited after eating (Grace after Meals).
D’var Torah: literally, “word of Torah”. A D’var Torah is a brief Jewish teaching, often rooted in the weekly Torah portion, yet relating to the current day.
Daven (or davening): “Prayer” or “praying” in Yiddish-English.
Havdalah: literally, “distinction or separation”. A Jewish ritual performed on Saturday night that marks the end of Shabbat and the beginning of the new week.
IA: an abbreviation for Israel Affairs, a vice presidential position on the SHMUSY board and also on the CHUSY Regional Board, that works to offer creative and engaging Israel programming.
IC: an abbreviation for International Convention, an annual week-long gathering of 1000+ USYers from the US and Canada!
Kinnus: CHUSY’s Spring Convention, where the new CHUSY Regional Board is elected and installed, Chapter awards and handed out, and lots of fun is had by all.
Maariv: literally, “evening”, is the evening service recited daily by Jews all around the world.
Mem/Kad: an abbreviation for Membership/Kadima, a vice presidential position on the SHMUSY board and also on the CHUSY Regional Board, that focuses on making Kadima a thriving program and increasing USY’s membership numbers.
Pilgrimage: USY’s 5-week teen summer trip to Israel. USYers have the option of also visiting Spain, Poland, or Eastern Europe with their group. Pilgrimage is an unbelievable, once in a lifetime experience.
Rel/Ed: an abbreviation for Religion/Education, a vice presidential position on the SHMUSY board and also on the CHUSY Regional Board, that focuses on creating exciting and dynamic Shabbat and educational programs.
Ruach: literally means “spirit”. At Shabbat meals and at regional conventions and Shabbatons we gather together after meals and sing until we lose our voices! Most of the songs are easy to catch on, even if you’ve never heard them before.
SA/TO: an abbreviation for Social Action/Tikun Olam, a vice presidential position on the SHMUSY board and also on the CHUSY Regional Board, that spearheads volunteer work, raising funds for T.O. and planning social justice programming.
Sicha, Kita: literally mean “discussion” and “class” respectively. At USY programming we sometimes form study groups and talk about all sorts of issues that relate to us, as Jewish teenagers.
Tikun Olam: Literally means “repairing the world”. Tikun Olam is USY’s Tzedakah Fund. 30% of the funds SHMUSY raises supports the Conservative movement in Israel and 30% supports scholarship funds for USYers in CHUSY who want to participate in USY’s summer and year-long programming. The remaining 40% is allocated by the SHMUSY board to charities of their choice.