YOUTH Group & USY TEENS
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MJC Youth Group
The MJC Youth Group provides Jewish friendship and fun for children in 2nd - 12th grade. Meeting monthly on Monday or Wednesday evenings, we offer engaging activities such as scavenger hunts, holiday-themed programs, community service activities, trips, paint nights, iron chef, and more!
USY is a dynamic and engaging program for teens in 8th - 12th grade, meeting monthly on Mondays or Wednesdays from 6:15pm - 7:30pm at MJC and led by our wonderful Youth Leader, Rebecca Goldfarb. USY aims to build leadership skills and strengthen Jewish identity through a variety of fun and meaningful activities. Teens take an active role in shaping the program, choosing activities that range from holiday celebrations and community service to special chesed projects.
Our monthly events feature diverse activities such as Iron Chef competitions, Ice Cream Socials, Gaming Nights, Paint Nights, and exciting off-site trips.
Each session also includes light snacks, creating a relaxed and social environment.
USY is the perfect next step as teens approach or just complete their bar or bat mitzvah, promoting continued involvement in the synagogue community and fostering lasting connections among peers.
At each event, kids will enjoy a light dinner (pasta, pizza bagels, or chicken nuggets) and dessert.
All children are welcome, you don't need to be a member of MJC to join the MJC Youth Group.
To learn more about MJC Youth Group, please contact our Youth Committee at youthgroup@merrickjc.org or our USY Leader, Rebecca Goldfarb at mjcteensusy@gmail.com.
Membership Dues
$150/year (monthly programming from Oct 2025 - May 2026)
** Membership fee can be paid in full or over two installments
** We are no longer allowing drop-ins for individual programs
** Children must be in 2nd - 12th grade, and a member of the youth group to attend trips.
YOUTH GROUP DATES - programs coming soon!
All programs take place at MJC from 6:15pm - 7:30pm
We have added trips for this year. The September Trip is included in your membership!
Sign up for trips at: https://www.merrickjc.org/form/youth-group-trip-reg_2526.html
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YOUTH Activities COMMITTEE
The youth at the Merrick Jewish Centre are the foundation of our synagogue. The Youth Committee works directly with our youth advisors and is focused on engaging our kids in fun and interesting activities that offer leadership and service-oriented opportunities. Help us build a thriving youth group at MJC.
To learn about the Youth Committee and how you can be involved, contact youthgroup@merrickjc.org.
Committee
Rebekah Maiden and Sara Rotjan