BIFTY (B’nai Israel Federation of Temple Youth) is our youth group, open to everyone in grades 9-12. BIFTY holds programs on Thursday nights throughout the year. Some of our favorite events include Minute to Win It, holiday parties, ice skating and an annual trip to New York City. BIFTY also organizes social action events, such as cooking for our local soup kitchen and donating used Halloween costumes for children to use in Israel during Purim. BIFTY creates educational and Jewish programs as well, such as our Israel trivia night, conversations with LGBT members of our community and an annual BIFTY Shabbat service for the community. Our annual Yom Kippur food drive has generated tons of donations to Operation Hope and the Salem Lutheran Food Pantry.
The College Committee
The College Committee serves to remind students who are members of the congregation that even while they are away at school, they remain integral parts of our community. Several times a year we send students care packages that include small gifts and letters from our rabbis to help them remain engaged with our congregation. Please send your child’s name and college mailing address to Lauren Tropp () with the subject line “COLLEGE COMMITTEE” if you would like them included.
College Outreach
We want to keep the college-age children of our members connected to synagogue life, even when they are away at school. They will receive our monthly Bulletin and gift packages throughout the year. Interested college students and high school seniors getting ready for college life can sign up to be part of the College Outreach Committee. Parents can also sign up their kids!
Campus Visits
We invite current college students to be a campus host for any Congregation B’nai Israel high school students who may be visiting your school. Besides being a familiar face, you also can be a great source of insider information for anxious students and their families. If interested, just indicate on our online form.
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To stay connected to Congregation B’nai Israel while away at college or to reach out to you on your campus, please complete the form below.
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