Adath USY
Adath Jeshurun Congregation
10500 Hillside Ln. W.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-215-3910
Fax: 952-545-2913
elisabethw@adath.net
www.adathusy.org
Youth Director: Elisabeth Wells
USY President: Josh Usem
Adath USY (grades nine through 12), Kadima (grades seven and eight) and Maccabees (grades five and six) are the youth programs of Adath Jeshurun Congregation. We provide the opportunity for social, educational, social action and Israel-related programs, as well as leadership development, an annual musical play, and participation in regional and international conventions and Israel trips.

Bet Shalom Congregation — Youth Groups
13613 Orchard Rd.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-933-8525
Fax: 952-933-3238
info@betshalom.org
www.betshalom.org
Committee Chair: Heidi Roston
Youth Director: Wendy Goodman-Hemingway
It is important that the younger members of our community have ample opportunity to explore their Jewish identity outside the classroom. Bet Shalom offers youth groups for grades three through 12. BeSTY, grades nine to 12; Junior Youth Group, grades seven and eight; Macabeem, grades five and six; and Chaverim, grades three and four.

Beth El B’resheet
5224 W. 26th St.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-920-3594
Fax: 952-920-8755
USY@bethelsynagogue.org
www.bethelusy.org
Youth Director: Skylar Werde
For fifth and sixth graders, weekly programs give this group a taste of the Jewish youth group experience.

Beth El Kadima
5224 W. 26th St.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-920-3594
Fax: 952-920-8755
USY@bethelsynagogue.org
www.bethelusy.org
Youth Director: Skylar Werde
For 7th and 8th graders, this program invites our youth to become more involved with the Youth Department. A wide variety of programs is held once a month.

Beth El USY
5224 W. 26th St.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-920-3594
Fax: 952-920-8755
USY@bethelsynagogue.org
www.bethelusy.org
President: Josh Lieberthal
Youth Director: Skylar Werde
An award-winning chapter of United Synagogue Youth, an international organization. Beth El USY puts together several programs each month and a variety of social, Israeli, religious and social action programs throughout the year for Jewish youth, grades 9-12.

Beth Jacob USY
1179 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
651-452-2226
Fax: 651-452-0573
suzanne@bjusy.com
www.bjusy.com
Youth Director: Suzanne Home
Kadima Director: Josh Greenberg
BJUSY President: Sidney Usem
BJUSY (for students in grades nine through 12) and BJ Kadima (for seventh and eighth graders) are the youth groups of Beth Jacob Congregation. We are committed to providing a fun, safe, inclusive and educational Jewish environment for youth to live up to USY’s motto: “To Learn, To Teach, To Do.” All Jewish teens are welcome.

B’nai B’rith Youth Organization
4330 Cedar Lake Rd. S.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-381-3490
Fax: 952-381-3496
nstar@bbyo.org
www.northstarbbyo.com
www.b-linked.org
www.bbyo.org
Executive Director: Cara Strauss
BBYO is a pluralistic youth group open to all Jewish teens in grades nine through 12. We are a youth-led organization that encourages teens to develop leadership skills in a social environment. We use adult volunteers (ages 21 and older) who work hands-on with the teens and help provide a meaningful Jewish experience.

B’nai Emet USY (BESY)
3115 Ottawa Ave. S.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-927-7309
Fax: 952-927-0179
marnielazarus@yahoo.org
www.bnaiemet.org
Youth Director: Marnie Lazarus
B’nai Emet USY welcomes all teens in grades nine through 12. We pride ourselves on an inclusive, welcoming environment, and a wide variety of religious and social programming. We are members of Emtza Region USY and attend conventions throughout the year.

NCSY
2644 Quentin Ave. S.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-239-0642
kupfert@ncsy.org
Chapter Director: Rabbi Tzvi Kupfer
Associate Director: Mrs. Bella Smith
NCSY is the youth organization of the Orthodox Union. Senior NCSY is a co-ed group open to all Jewish high schoolers regardless of affiliation. The Midwest region has four conventions and we have many monthly activities. Junior NCSY is open to all sixth through eighth graders.

St. Paul JCC — GLBTQ Teens
1375 St. Paul Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55116
651-255-4767
ethomas@stpauljcc.org
www.stpauljcc.org‘
Teen Director: Eve Thomas
The St. Paul JCC supports teens who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender or who are questioning their sexuality for social/recreational activities for GLBTQ teens and friends. St. Paul JCC or synagogue membership is not required. All inquiries are confidential.

St. Paul JCC — Teen Department
1375 St. Paul Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55116
651-255-4767
ethomas@stpauljcc.org
www.stpauljcc.org
Teen Director: Eve Thomas
The St. Paul JCC teen department provides programming for students in grades seven to 12 that includes theater, after-school activities, work opportunities, Saturday night parties and outreach that promotes healthy self-esteem, involvement and commitment to the community, and enhancement of individual skills.

Teen Connection
4330 Cedar Lake Rd. S.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-381-3490
Fax: 952-381-3496
nstar@bbyo.org
www.northstarbbyo.com
www.b-linked.org
www.bbyo.org
Executive Director: Cara Strauss
Teen Connection is a pluralistic youth group for seventh and eighth grade Jewish teens of all backgrounds. Teen Connection has events once a month that range from rollerskating to community service activities. It’s a rewarding experience and a great way to meet new friends from around the Twin Cities and stay involved in Jewish life post-B’nai Mitzva.

4-5-6 at Temple Israel
2324 Emerson Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-377-6700, ext. 249
612-374-0349
Fax: 612-377-6630
ezimmerman@templeisrael.com
www.templeisrael.com/456grade.html
Advisors: Eli Zimmerman
4-5-6 at Temple Israel is Temple’s Junior Youth Group. It provides religious and social programming for our fourth through sixth graders, including activities such as pizza parties, bowling, a chocolate seder and our annual trip to Valleyfair.

Temple Israel Program for Temple Youth (TIPTY)
2324 Emerson Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-377-6700, ext. 249
612-374-0349
Fax: 612-377-6630
tipty_advisor@templeisrael.com
www.templeisrael.com/TIPTY.html (case sensitive)
Advisor: Eli Zimmerman
President: Josh Luger
TIPTY provides religious, social action, and social programming for students in grades nine through 12, including leading High Holy Day Services, a Spring Musical, an annual trip to Comedy Sportz, and an annual Meals on Wheels food delivery on Thanksgiving. TIPTY is a member of the North American Federation of Temple Youth and Netzer Olami.