Machar (Grades 4-5)

Machar, the Hebrew word for “tomorrow,” is our beginning youth group. Machar meets once a month from October through May. Macharniks get a sample of what the older youth groups do by participating in activities that cover athletics, religious education and social action. The purpose behind Machar is to get the fifth and sixth graders accustomed to the Youth Department and to help them form friendships that will last through their years in the youth groups. To register your preteen for Machar, click here.

Kadima (Grades 6-8)

Kadima, the Hebrew word for forward, gets the kids more involved in the Youth Department. Kadima meets twice a month. Their programs delve deeper and are more substantive than those of Machar. We try to provide a broad mix of social, religious, educational, and social action programs to prepare the youngsters for what they will later experience in USY. The Kadimaniks are able to attend conventions that involve Kadimaniks from all over the Hanegev Region. To register your teen for Kadima, click here.

Teens

Ahavath Achim is pleased to offer Parent/Teen educational opportunities in 2009-10 in partnership with Etgar 36 and other area synagogues and teen organizations.

• Talking with Teens about AIDS, Love and Staying Alive, includes visit to the AIDS Quilt. November 8 at AA
• The Civil Rights Movement (Atlanta/Montgomery/Birmingham) February 21-22, 2010
• The Paper Clip Project (Whitwell, TN) April 18, 2010

Computer Security for Tweens, Teens & Adults
Oct. 26 sponsored by Sisterhood and JF&CS

USY (Grades 9-12)

USY, United Synagogue Youth, is our senior youth group. USY meets about four times a month with each month offering a spectrum of programming that covers all aspects of USY from athletics to religious services. Our chapter, Chai USY, participates in the A.J.C.C. teen basketball league, raises money for Tikun Olam, and has many social events such as the infamous Wild Goose Chase, Braves games, over-nights, and many other fun events. On the first Shabbat of the month, our USYers meet at the Synagogue and have their own full Shabbat morning service. They lead every aspect of the service from leading the prayers to reading Torah.

Social Action is a very important part of the Chai USY experience. Religious programming is rich in its spiritual and educational value. Jewish culture also plays a central role in the USY experience. Some of the best Jewish musical groups have performed for USY

By the time the teens leave USY and our Youth Department, they should be confident and capable Jewish leaders. To register your teen for USY, click here.

Madrachim (High School)

This is a great opportunity for students to serve their Synagogue community by helping younger members of our congregation grasp the concepts of Hebrew/Prayer, Judaics, Torah and Haftarah Trope, as well as become a major part in our new Enrichment program.  Our Madrichim program offers monetary compensation, earnings toward a USY or Israel trip or credit for community service hours.

Camp Experiences

While the Preeteens and Teens programming year ends in June, the Conservative movement offers many exciting Jewish summer experiences. Ahavath Achim Synagogue supports all of these programs and believes that all of our youth should participate in them. Sisterhood and the synagogue offer subsidies and scholarships to encourage participation. (Sisterhood)  To download a sholarship application click here.

Israel Experiences                           

Sisterhood and the synagogue offer subsidies and scholarships to encourage participation. (Sisterhood) To download a sholarship application click here.

Scholarships

Sisterhood and the synagogue offer subsidies and scholarships to encourage participation. (Sisterhood) To download a sholarship application click here.