USY and Kadima

USY and Kadima's mission through the Conservative synagogue youth programming is to cultivate young Jewish identities, encourage commitment to Israel, discover Jewish values, and to foster Jewish religious observance through learning and engaging with fellow youth.

USY and Kadima have been, and continue to be, the only youth movements which identify the ideals, values, and practices of the Conservative Movement, work to strengthen Jewish identity in our youth and help to fulfill the mission of the our synagogues. The organization offers their members a meaningful relationship with Judaism through a broad based program of social, educational, recreational, and cultural activities year-round. One of the aims and goals of USY and Kadima is to produce future leadership for synagogues, the Conservative Movement, and the Jewish community at large.

USY meets two Tuesdays a month for Lounge nights, from 6:00-8:00pm, during the academic year, Holidays are observed. One lounge will be on campus a month and one off-campus a month. USY includes 8th-12th grade friends. 

Kadima meets one Tuesday a month, on campus after Religious School, from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Kadima includes our 2nd-5th grade friends.

Jr USY, our 6TH & 7th GRADE FRIENDS - This year you are having one Sunday afternoon off campus lounge & the on-campus USY lounge!

Lounge nights include kosher dinner, shmoozing, and engaging activities.

If you would like more information regarding any of our youth services, feel free to contact danielles@trz.org

Danielle Newland

Youth Director