USY & Kadima Are Going Bowling! – March 14th
February 28, 2010 by Ariela
Filed under Events, USY & Kadima
Join USY and Kadima for a joint event at Rip Van Winkle Lanes in Norwalk. Bowling, pizza, fun!
When: Sunday, March 14th from 7:00PM-9:00PM
Where: Rip Van Winkle Lanes (701 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk)
Cost: $18 for USY & Kadima members. $25 for non-members. Fee includes shoe rental, bowling, pizza and refreshments. (USYers and Kadimaniks will have separate lanes.)
Please RSVP via PayPal using the form below. Questions? Email Ariela at programdir@tbe.org.
Kadima Laser Tag & Arcade – Jan 16 – (6th & 7th Graders)
December 17, 2009 by Ariela
Filed under Events, USY & Kadima
6th & 7th grade Kadima members are going to Fun For Kids where we’ll enjoy pizza and soda, play laser tag and have fun in the arcade. Call your friends and bring them along for this exciting event.
When: Saturday, January 16th. 6:30PM-8PM
Where: Fun For Kids (370 West Main St, Stamford)
Who: 6th-7th graders
Cost: $18 for Kadima members. $25 for non-members.
Please RSVP to Ariela at programdir@tbe.org or 203-322-6901 x 311 by Wed, January 13th.
You can pay for this event online using the secure PayPal form below:
USY Bedouin Havdalah Dinner – Jan 9th- (8th-12th Graders)
December 17, 2009 by Ariela
Filed under Events, USY & Kadima
Join us for a bedouin style havdalah dinner at TBE. We’ll learn about bedouin culture, enjoy making and eating bedouin foods and participate in a teen-led havdalah service.
Who: 8th-12th graders
When: Saturday, Jan 9th. 7PM-10PM.
Where: Temple Beth El
Cost: $10 for USY members & 8th grade Kadima members. $15 for non-members.RSVP to Ariela at programdir@tbe.org or 203-322-6901 x 311 by Wed, January 6th.
USY Is Having a Stop-Light Party! Dec 12th.
December 1, 2009 by Ariela
Filed under Events, USY & Kadima
USY is throwing a Hanukkah Party on December 12th at TBE! 8th – 12th graders are invited to join USY for food, music, games and tons of fun! Wear Red if you are “taken” Yellow if if “its complicated” and Green if you are “free”!
Who: 8th-12th graders
When: Saturday, Dec. 12th 7:00PM-9:30PM
Where: TBE Youth Lounge
Cost: Entrance fee is a brand new children’s toy. (No stuffed animals). Toys can be for ages 3-16 and are being donated to the Stamford Hospital.
*Or $5 if you don’t want to bring a toy*
Come have fun and make a difference in someone’s life!
Please help us plan for how much food to serve by RSVPing to Ariela at programdir@tbe.org or 203-322-6901 x 311.
USY Is Going to See Chicago City Limits!
November 1, 2009 by Ariela
Filed under Events, USY & Kadima

USY is going on a NYC trip to see Chicago City Limits, an improv comedy show. We’ll catch a train at Stamford station around 5:00PM, stop for a quick bite in the city, then head to the comedy center to see an 8PM show. Space is limited so be sure to RSVP sooner rather than later!
Note: You must RSVP to receive specific times for meeting at the train station!
Who: USYers (9th-12th grade)
When: Saturday, Nov 21st with an approx. meeting time of 5:00PM (RSVP for specific travel info).
Where: We’ll meet at Stamford train station. You should be picked up there too.
Cost: $55 for USY Members / $75 for non-members.
Price includes comedy tickets, 2 soft drinks at the show, train and subway fare. Please bring extra cash for dinner in the city.
RSVP to Ariela at programdir@tbe.org.
Please note: RSVPS and advance payment are required.
Kadima Sleepover at TBE
October 20, 2009 by Ariela
Filed under Events, USY & Kadima
Kadima is having an election day sleepover at TBE. Color war, movies, cookie decorating, sundaes, t-shirt tie dyeing – it’s going to be a fun night. Bring your own white t-shirt for tie dyeing!
Who: Kadimaniks (6th-8th grade)
When: 7:30PM Nov 2nd to 8:00AM Nov 3rd.
Where: Temple Beth El
Cost:
- $5 for Kadima members + a signed behavior contract
- $20 for non-members + a signed behavior contract
RSVP to Ariela Pelaia at programdir@tbe.org by October 31st.
Please note: RSVPs are required, as is a signed behavior contract. (You will receive a copy of the contract once you RSVP.) Anyone without a signed behavior contract will not be allowed to attend the sleepover.
USY Sleeps Under the Stars
September 26, 2009 by Ariela
Filed under Events, USY & Kadima
USY is sleeping under the stars at TBE! Join us for movies, hanging out, painting the youth lounge, cookie decorating and more!
Who: 9th-12th graders
When & Where: Sunday, Oct. 11th 7PM to Monday Oct. 12th 8AM @ Temple Beth El
Cost: Free for those who joined USY at the bonfire on Sept 13th.
$5 if you join USY by October 11th. (Membership forms can be found here. Please return them to Ariela Pelaia along with your $36 membership fee)
$20 for non-USY members
RSVP to Ariela Pelaia at programdir@tbe.org by Oct 9th
**(Bring your own shirt/shorts/tanks to tie-dye)
Kadima Murder Mystery at the Deadwood Saloon!
September 17, 2009 by Ariela
Filed under Events, USY & Kadima
Join us for a night of mystery and mayhem at Temple Beth El’s Deadwood Saloon!
For weeks, people have been pouring into the small western town of Deadwood for the biggest poker tournament this side of the Mississippi. From outlaws to marshals and saloon girls to southern belles, everyone has made this small western frontier town THE place to be.
As the festivities of the poker tournament conclude, a celebration party is planned at the Deadwood Saloon to award the prize money for the tournament. It is expected to be a very financially successful venture for the saloon.
With a smattering of bandits, bankers, saloon girls, sheriffs, gamblers, debutantes and of course a few of the locals, this will make for a very interesting evening indeed.
You don’t want to miss this celebration!
When: The 1st Annual Poker Tournament Party will be held on October 17th, 1874 from 7:30PM-9:30PM. Please be sure to arrive by 7:30PM.
Where: The Deadwood Saloon, located (for one night only!) in Temple Beth El’s new social hall
Cost: Free those who joined Kadima during Kadima Activity Day on Sept 13th.
- $5 if you join Kadima by October 17th. (Kadima membership forms can be found here. Please return them to Ariela Pelaia along with your $36 membership fee)
- $20 for non-Kadima membersSpecial Promotion! Receive 1/2 off your admission fee if you bring a friend who has not been to a Kadima event this year.
RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Please contact Ariela Pelaia at programdir@tbe.org.
(Once you RSVP you will receive an electronic copy of the Deadwood Gazette. It may come in useful the night of the party…)
Helpful Notes:
Should you dress in costume? It’s a proven fact that the more into character you are, the easier it will be for you to truly enjoy all the aspects of the night. In addition, it adds to the excitement, the photo opps and your chance to be voted best dressed.
Use Your Money Wisely. Upon arrival you will receive $500 of Deadwood cash to spend any way you choose. Bribery and blackmail are two of the most common uses we found. The wealthiest player at the end of the night will also receive an award for their ability to turn a profit throughout the night.
Community Notice! REWARD $5,000 Deadwood Cash.
For information about the bandit who robbed the Deadwood Bank earlier this week. Information MUST lead to apprehension or death of the bandit. Please see Banker Bonnie.
Kadima Activity Day
August 5, 2009 by Ariela
Filed under USY & Kadima
Caramel apple making, games, prizes – what would be more fun?
Join us for an awesome activity day directly after Hebrew School. There will be a pizza lunch, activities, prizes, caramel apple making and more!
When: Sunday, September 13th directly after Hebrew School until 2pm.
Who: 6th – 8th graders. Bring yourself and a friend if you like! (Siblings are welcome too.)
Where: Temple Beth El
Cost: Kadima Membership Dues ($36), which includes a full year of Kadima membership as well as FREE admission to Activity Day AND Kadima’s October event. (Or, $5 if you don’t want to join Kadima yet.).
RSVP to Ariela Pelaia at programdir@tbe.org
USY’s Hot Event: Bonfire Night
August 5, 2009 by Ariela
Filed under USY & Kadima
USY is having a hot event: Bonfire Night!
We’ll hang out by the fire, roast marshmallows and make s’mores. Catch up with old friends and make new ones.
When: Sunday, September 13th from 7:00PM-9:00PM
Where: The Stamford Nature Center. 39 Scofieldtown Rd.
Who: 9th graders – 12th graders. Bring yourself and a friend if you like.
Cost: USY Membership Dues ($36), which includes a full year of USY membership as well as FREE admission to the bonfire AND USY’s October event. (Or, $5 if you don’t want to join USY yet.)
Reservations are encouraged but not required. To RSVP contact Ariela at 203-322-6901 x 311 or at programdir@tbe.org.
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