Congregation Beth Am and our Youth department welcomes you and your family

Congregation Beth Am Youth Department – winner of the Far West Region’s “CHAPTER OF EXCELLENCE” for the second time in a row – offers a variety of programs and events for children and teens beginning in kindergarten through 12th grade with over 200 active members in our Youth Groups.

These programs encompass a friendly and continuous connection to their Jewish identity and to our synagogue life.

Katan-Tan (Kindergarten - 1st Grade)

Mahar (2nd and 3rd Grade)

Kadima (4th through 6th Grade)

USY (7th through 12th Grade)

Beth Am Youth Groups meet several times a month for various social, religious, and community service programs. Our groups are open to Jewish youths whose families are members and non-members of Beth Am. Youth Group members have the opportunity to attend both local chapter events as well as Regional and International programs, at a discounted rate, with other Jewish youths from around the globe.

For information about the youth group call: 858-481-8454 extension 23 or contact our Director of Youth Programming, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Click here to download the USY PDF printable application

Click here to download the Katan-Tan, Mahar & Kadima PDF printable application

College Connection

College Connection is a free service we offer all Beth Am college students! Through college connection Beth Am keeps in touch with our college students throughout North America by sending packages and emails. While there is no cost, we ask that you update your address on an annual basis as many college students move every year.