The Youth Groups of Northern Hills Synagogue have combined with those of Congregation Ohav Shalom to provide a larger number of Jewish friends for our children at every age range. The youth groups are Chaverim (Grades K-2), Katan (Grades 3-5), Kadima (Grades 6-8), and United Synagogue Youth-USY (Grades 9-12). There is also programming for our college age students.

These groups provide our young people with an opportunity to socialize, make new friends through contacts with other youth groups in and outside of Cincinnati, and take part in a wide variety of social, cultural, and religious activities. It is also a wonderful opportunity for our congregation's youth to take on leadership roles and responsibilities.

For more information on the Youth Groups, contact Sarah Lempert at (513) 530-1826.

Chaverim (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade)

We will be planning several events this year for children in K-2nd grade. Children will have the opportunity to meet new friends and participate in some fun activities around the city.

Katan (3rd - 5th Grade)

Katan focuses largely on social development, giving children an opportunity to form Jewish friendships in relaxed, fun environments. Your child's participation in Katan is important to us. It serves as an early step towards interest and active involvement in Kadima and USY.

Kadima (6th - 8th Grade)

In Kadima, middle school students have a chance to develop their leadership skills as they prepare for their lives as Jewish teenagers. They decide on, help organize, and participate in all kinds of exciting programs. Kadima-niks also have opportunities to participate in citywide and regional events.

This year, all Kadima events will be joint with Adath Israel as well as Ohav Shalom.

North Cincy USY (9th - 12th Grades)

USY members plan and run their own exciting and meaningful local programs, including social events and Social Action/Tikkun Olam (SA/TO) activities. They also have the opportunity to participate in citywide, regional and even international programs, building strong Jewish bonds that can stay with them as they begin their adult lives.

President  

Elana Pentelnik
Ben Schulman

Israel Affairs VP

Jacqueline Pettis

Communications VP

Ben Lee

Religion & Education VP

Membership/Kadima VP

Elana Miller
Noah Yasgur

College Programs

Northern Hills Synagogue organizes two events each year when colleges are on break so that our college-age students can get together with their old synagogue friends.