SCOUT SABBATH 2010:
Location: Congregation Shaare Emeth (Ballas & Ladue Roads)
Date: Friday, February 5, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm
For information. contact Earl Binder at 636.256.6534 or earlbinder@charter.net.
JEWISH RELATIONSHIPS COMMITTEE ANNUAL GOOD TURN 2009
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This year's Good Turn saw a turnout of more than 200 Scouts, Cubs, leaders and parents helping the Jewish War Veterans place approximately 5,000 flags on the graves of Jewish Veterans at seven different cemeteries.
For more information on the Jewish Relationships Committee Annual Good Turn, contact Earl Binder at 636.256.6534 or earlbinder@charter.net.
A Webelos (left) from Pack 971 in Boone Trails places a flag at United Hebrew Cemetery. |
JEWISH RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS
Information on the requirements for the Jewish religious emblems can be found at the links below and at http://www.jewishscouting.org
Maccabee
Aleph
Ner Tamid
Etz Chaim
Shofar Award
Jewish Relationships Committee
The Jewish Relationships Committee serves to maintain an open relationship, to assist in fulfilling the Scouting needs of Jewish institutions, and to meet the religious needs of Scouts and leaders of the Jewish faith.
The Committee will work with unit and district leaders in providing youth of the Jewish faith an opportunity to experience Scouting while maintaining their religious convictions. Adults will work with youth in earning their religious awards. The Shofar Award will be used to recognize outstanding efforts by adult leaders on behalf of youth of the Jewish faith. Representatives of all branches of Judaism will be involved to insure broad coverage of the Jewish community.
The committee also will,
- Provide Jewish services as requested by camporee and encampment committees (Jewish services are arranged through the Staff Advisor to the Committee).
- Encourage Cub Scouts, Scouts, and Explorers of the Jewish faith to work toward the earning of the Jewish religious awards.
- Review applications and select recipients for the Shofar Award. Shofar Awards will be presented during Scouting Anniversary Month (February).
- Encourage the extension of the Scouting program to potential Jewish institutions.
- Annually communicate with Rabbis of synagogues and temples in order to maintain cooperation with religious leaders.
Contact:
Earl R. Binder,
Chairman, Jewish Relationships Committee
Greater St. Louis Area Council, B.S.A.
earlbinder@charter.net
Home: 636.256.6534