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Judaea is a national Jewish youth movement sponsored by Hadassah. Young Judaea
helps kids develop leadership skills, a strong Jewish identity, a relationship
with Israel, and a commitment to making the world a better place. Programs include
local club events, regional conventions, summer camps and Israel programs. WHO
BELONGS TO YOUNG JUDAEA?
Young Judaea welcomes Jews of all backgrounds,
including Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist and unaffiliated Jewish
youth. Our local club involves kids from all of these communities, and geographically
from Middlebury to Montpelier to St. Albans and beyond. (In order for all to be
comfortable, our programs are planned in accordance with the laws of Kashrut and
Shabbat.) WHAT
DO WE DO?
Our three local clubs, Ofarim (grades 3-5), Tsofim
(grades 6-7), and Bogrim (grades 8-12) have monthly events like campfires,
movie nights, social action projects, sukkah dinners, hikes, and overnights. At
the regional level there are weekend long gatherings for Young Judaeans from all
over the Northeast. At the national level there are conventions, summer camps,
(Camp Young Judaea Sprout Lake for 3rd-7th graders and Camp Tel Yehudah for 8th-11th
graders), and Israel trips. HOW
DO WE BECOME INVOLVED?
If you (or your children) would like to be
notified about our events, please contact the advisor(s) below.
Charles Winkleman
Ofarim Advisor
Northern Vermont
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(401) 744-3408
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| Charles Winkleman is currently a student at UVM and is in the Early Childhood Education program. He is from Providence,Rhode Island, and has been involved in Jewish youth groups for as long as he can remember. He loves music, writing, community service, and anything having to do with the outdoors, and is always willing to try something new. He would love to get to know you, so please feel free to contact him. |
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TSOFIM
(Grades 6-7)
Jacqui Walter
Tsofim Advisor
Northern Vermont
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(203)
524-5478
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| Hey everyone!! I’m Jacqui Walter, your fun-loving T’sofim advisor! I’m a student at the University of Vermont and part of the Early Childhood Education program. I’m from Connecticut and Jewish youth groups have been a big part of my life for a very long time. I was very involved with my local chapter of USY in high school and planned some great events, some of which I hope to bring to Young Judea. I’ve been involved with children for as long as I can remember – teaching them, working with them, babysitting – you name it. At home I was a Madricha at my synongauge’s religious school for six years, working with second, third and seventh graders, so I’m familiar with working with children both young and older. I love reading, being outside, photography, being with family and friends, and school. I’m really excited to plan and execute some great events! I would love to get to know you, so please feel free to contact me. |
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BOGRIM
(Grades 8-12)
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| Miriam
Sturgis is the Youth Director at Ohavi Zedek Synagogue as well as the advisor
for the Bogrim group. Miriam has been leading Young Judaea groups at OZ for the
last nine years. She loves the opportunity to help educate our youth about Judaism,
Israel and Tikkun Olam. When not leading YJ, Miriam works as a family physician
at the Georgia Health Center. She lives in Essex, is married to Gary and is the
mother of Talia, Rebecca and Ariela. Call her if you want to help with YJ or have
any questions about the Bogrim club or other YJ programs, such as summer camps
or Israel programs. 879-0463. |
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BOGRIM
(Grades 8-12)
Fran Pomerantz
Assistant Youth Director
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(802)
434-3443
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| Fran Pomerantz
is the Assistant Youth Director at Ohavi Zedek Synagogue. Her degree is in Botany
and Environmental Studies from UVM. She lives in Richmond with her husband Keith
Kasper. Her children are Alex, Shaina and Hannah, who have all been involved in
Young Judaea. Fran has also served on the Young Judaea Board. She's very involved
in her children's education. She's been an at home mom for years and is a substitute
teacher for the Richmond schools. |
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