BESSY (Grades 9-12)
BESSY (Beth Emet Senior Synagogue Youth) is the community's highly active, peer-led youth group for high school-age participants. Through monthly, teen planned, events, BESSY provides both Jewish social space for its peers as well as an integrated approach to Jewish social action. BESSY is a highly visible asset to Beth Emet – building our community through its constant stream of activity. The BESSY Leadership Board, an all-youth board supported by Youth Programs staff, meets regularly, plans activities, and strives to recognize and fulfil the needs of our greater synagogue community. Events vary in nature, but always bring high school-age youth closer to one another, to their Judaism, and to the greater community. The relationships built in BESSY go beyond the strictly social to encourage and build the leaders not just of tomorrow but of today.
BESSY is NFTY (National Federation of Temple Youth, a program of the URJ) affiliated. Teens are encouraged to participate in regional NFTY events throughout the year!
REQUIRED: Participant Information Form
Read Reflections from BESSY-led Kabbalat Shabbat Service
For more information, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Director of Youth Programs at ext. 314
